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BJ08 XOT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

166,950 mi
Last recorded166,950 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 166,950 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 159,617 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 152,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 144,212 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,695 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 132,856 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 119,756 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 107,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

underbody covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2018 107,761 miles

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2017 93,951 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 81,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 70,009 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 70,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2014 59,485 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 48,418 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 28,987 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 XOT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XOT, 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 XOT registered?

BJ08 XOT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ08 XOT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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