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BJ08 RUW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,104 mi
Last recorded237,104 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 RUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 237,104 miles

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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner cv joint boot leaking grease / deteriorating.

general corrosion.

Pass 10 May 2021 219,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 218,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020 199,313 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material extensive surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2019 191,589 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 183,677 miles

Nearside Rear suspension airbag deteriorating

Pass 4 May 2017 172,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.

shock absorbers slightly soft

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 May 2016 156,978 miles

slight play in steering on offside

Pass 12 May 2015 139,952 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 139,948 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2014 122,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 122,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 100,979 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 100,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,033 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wear indicator bars

Pass 11 May 2011 61,656 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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BJ08 RUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ08 RUW, 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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What year was BJ08 RUW registered?

BJ08 RUW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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