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BK08 BXS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 122,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 115,082 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 115,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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 28 Apr 2017 106,300 miles

Nearside Front play detected within steering system poss within rack

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 106,300 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front play detected within steering system poss within rack

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,344 miles

air suspension fault light was on.

ns inner steering arm has slight play

oil leak from nsf area of engine

Fail 18 Apr 2016 96,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

air suspension fault light was on.

ns inner steering arm has slight play

oil leak from nsf area of engine

Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,768 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 84,760 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,659 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,686 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 67,686 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,167 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,711 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 BXS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BXS, 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 BXS registered?

BK08 BXS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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