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BJ08 XPF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,705 mi
Last recorded168,705 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2025 168,705 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,154 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 164,103 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2023 160,733 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 156,560 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 150,584 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 150,511 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 141,385 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 141,275 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 133,579 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,384 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,794 miles

rear brake pads worn thin

suspension light indicates a fault in the system

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,549 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,549 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 78,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2013 78,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 63,897 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 63,897 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 46,331 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XPF, 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

How do I check the history of BJ08 XPF?

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What year was BJ08 XPF registered?

BJ08 XPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BJ08 XPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ08 XPF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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