MOT Status
ValidMileage
180,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft mounting worn
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight play nearside and offside inner tie rods
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Prop shaft mounting worn
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Slight play nearside and offside inner tie rods
Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rear boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Prop shaft mounting bush worn
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
prop shaft rubber gaiter deteriorated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over chassis limited view for inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Light corrosion
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
DIPSTICK TUBE LOOSE
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4x child seats fitted ()
Engine dipstick tube insecure - unable to determine engine oil level
Near side outer step trim missing
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine management light on
Dipstick tube insecure
Engine management lamp on permanently
Near side front driveshaft inner c/v joint gaiter leaking grease from a tie strap that is not sufficient to secure gaiter
No engine oil registered on dipstick
Near side front inner C/V joint gaiter leaking grease due to tie strap used to secure gaiter
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Off side rear wheel bearing/driveshaft appears rough when vehicle driven slow backwards
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in n/s rack arm assy
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight play in n/s rack arm assy
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK08 BTF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 BK08 BTF, 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 BTF registered?
BK08 BTF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.
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