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BK08 BJV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

184,561 mi
Last recorded184,561 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 184,561 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 184,483 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 179,226 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 179,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mounted to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule mounted to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 171,787 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 171,787 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 171,772 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,160 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2022 159,931 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 159,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 153,472 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 144,543 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 133,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 121,621 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requires attention

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,571 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 109,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 994,533 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 87,733 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 87,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 77,969 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 67,465 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres wearing out of shape on edges (stepped)

windscreen has a repaired chip

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,455 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,455 miles

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

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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BK08 BJV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BK08 BJV, 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 BK08 BJV registered?

BK08 BJV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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