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BJ03 AUG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,755 mi
Last recorded132,755 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 AUG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 132,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 132,755 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2024 121,084 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 121,084 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 108,223 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 108,223 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 97,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 96,548 miles

Vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 23 May 2021 88,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 83,242 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 78,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

suspension light on

Fail 21 May 2019 78,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

suspension light on

Pass 22 May 2018 73,108 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Nearside steering rack damp

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine light on

suspension light on

under trays fitted not allowing full view of components

Pass 16 May 2017 67,773 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Nearside steering rack damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine light on

suspension light on

under trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 67,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cuts in tyre tread

Nearside slight play in steering rack

Nearside steering rack damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine light on

suspension light on

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 62,846 miles

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine light on

under trays fitted

Fail 19 May 2016 62,846 miles

Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front outer tyre side wall damage

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside steering rack damp

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine light on

suspension light on

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 57,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear rear seats not fitted at time of test

slight play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 15 May 2014 50,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 44,456 miles

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 18 May 2012 39,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2011 32,399 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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BJ03 AUG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 100,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 AUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 AUG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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