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BL04 ELO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,393 mi
Last recorded201,393 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 ELO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2024 201,393 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolent level low

Pass 12 Jan 2024 200,709 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 198,701 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 189,757 miles

Rear Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 181,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 166,452 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 154,312 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 136,431 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 136,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 132,952 miles

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear tie rod bushes deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2017 132,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

rear tie rod bushes deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 115,794 miles

Brake Pad Ware Indicator Lamp Indicates A Fault

O/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Some Wires In Drivers View

Spare Tyre Flat/Damaged

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2015 115,794 miles

Brake Pad Ware Indicator Lamp Indicates A Fault

O/S Headlamp Aim Adjusted

Some Wires In Drivers View

Spare Tyre Flat/Damaged

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2014 109,557 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated

inner sills corroded

Pass 1 May 2013 103,660 miles

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

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

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

frontdiscs worn.

spare tyre is flat

Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,049 miles

off side rear metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2012 95,049 miles

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

off side rear metal brake pipe to flexi corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 74,475 miles

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

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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BL04 ELO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BL04 ELO, 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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BL04 ELO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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