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BJ08 XNP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

186,646 mi
Last recorded186,646 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 XNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 186,646 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 186,601 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 183,511 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

various signs of under body corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 183,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

various signs of under body corrosion

Fail 8 May 2019 183,279 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 182,149 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 182,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2017 170,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 170,257 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 163,582 miles

Play in steering rack nearside

Fail 26 Apr 2016 163,582 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack nearside

Pass 28 Apr 2015 155,127 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 146,663 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in n/s/r suspenson arm

Fail 7 Jun 2014 146,595 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in n/s/r suspenson arm

Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,966 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 4 Jul 2012 118,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 117,987 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jun 2012 117,955 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,132 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 XNP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BJ08 XNP, 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 XNP registered?

BJ08 XNP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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