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BK08 BNX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,280 mi
Last recorded136,280 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 136,280 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 136,280 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 130,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 126,665 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 121,792 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 121,791 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,666 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 121,654 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 113,931 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 113,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 111,548 miles

e.m.l light on

Fail 16 Jun 2016 111,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

e.m.l light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 98,671 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 71,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 59,850 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 2,293 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 52,504 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,385 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BNX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BNX, 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 BK08 BNX registered?

BK08 BNX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BK08 BNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 BNX shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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