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BK08 BVV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,564 mi
Last recorded136,564 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,564 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 136,557 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose bush xs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 132,019 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 126,006 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 121,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,264 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 105,653 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Nov 2019 105,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,632 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,331 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 83,662 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,661 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 72,607 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,448 miles

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

all wipers smearing advise only

n/s/f tyre has been scrubbed on sidewall no ply or cords exposed

o/s/r track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2014 62,442 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

all wipers smearing advise only

n/s/f tyre has been scrubbed on sidewall no ply or cords exposed

o/s/r track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 22 Nov 2013 52,446 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,746 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 36,137 miles

front fogs inop

gear selector stiff

slight play in front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 18 May 2011 30,772 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 BVV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BVV, 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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BK08 BVV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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