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BK08 BUA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,080 mi
Last recorded142,080 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 BUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 142,080 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2019 123,941 miles

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 108,919 miles

brake pad warning light on

no rear seats fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 90,831 miles

both front tyres wearing low on all edges will need replacing soon

handbrake warning light on but handbrake works

no rear seats fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 69,301 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 69,301 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,200 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,688 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 46,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 31,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,885 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 BUA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BUA, 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 BUA registered?

BK08 BUA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is BK08 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 BUA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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