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BJ08 XOA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 140,553 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 140,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 130,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 130,366 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/18 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 116,257 miles

unable to check some rear belts due to seat folded down

Pass 11 Aug 2017 101,704 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 94,324 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 94,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre cut in tread

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,290 miles

wear in top rear arm/wear in front arm bushes

Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,258 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 65,258 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,817 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,576 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,496 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 XOA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ08 XOA registered?

BJ08 XOA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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