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BK08 BVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

204,515 mi
Last recorded204,515 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 204,515 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 188,626 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 176,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 163,447 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 151,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 151,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 135,585 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 134,708 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint outer (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm damaged and unserviceable knuckle joint partly seized (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,276 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,485 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 111,245 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,048 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,912 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 BVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

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

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