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BK08 BVG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 107,626 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,853 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on edges

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

plastic outer sill covers obscuring some views

Pass 3 May 2023 105,127 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car covered in stone chip

Pass 4 May 2022 100,858 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 100,720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,481 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 94,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 91,861 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 89,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,883 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 65,222 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 64,214 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Tailgate fails to open.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,814 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 37,704 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 35,066 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 BVG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

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

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