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BK08 WGN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

278,341 mi
Last recorded278,341 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 278,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 236,822 miles

Nearside Rear baby seat fitted

Nearside Rear d bush slight play

Offside Front tyre cutting out inner edge

sills covered

Pass 12 Apr 2019 203,330 miles

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

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

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

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

TMS Light Illuminated

Fail 4 Apr 2019 203,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front To Rear At Rear Points (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

TMS Light Illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2018 186,771 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to windscreen

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 29 Mar 2018 186,760 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake pad warning lamp on

o/s/f tyre wearing low

rear brake pipes corroded

rear inner brake pads 2/3 worn

slight damage to windscreen

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 4 Apr 2017 173,144 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

parking brake just above minimum req efficiency

rear sections of both front to rear brake pipes corroded

slight damage to windscreen

suspension warning lamp on

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Apr 2016 158,643 miles

Centre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear tail gate door will not open from out side (rear seats in back) (6.2.B.1c)

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

o/s/r tyre on 3mm and cracking bad

spare tyre is flat

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,457 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 122,457 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 104,878 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,886 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,749 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 WGN 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 73.3%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

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

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