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BK08 BTV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

191,422 mi
Last recorded191,422 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 191,422 miles

All steering and suspension components corroded

Fuel tank support corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2025 191,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

All steering and suspension components corroded

Fuel tank support corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 185,341 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 185,162 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) n/s/f inner rack joint excessively worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm /rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut/centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 176,449 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2023 176,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 172,769 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2021 166,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2020 160,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear /wire detached

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 160,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front brake pad wear /wire detached

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r ()

Pass 19 Nov 2019 156,188 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 151,215 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front alloy damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2017 146,209 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 146,209 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,340 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 104,676 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 62,578 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 62,578 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in offside rear tyre and a deep cut , but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Feb 2012 35,168 miles

rear number plate deteriating

rear wiper blade deteriating

slight play in both front lower arm bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,322 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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BK08 BTV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

BK08 BTV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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