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BL08 BZU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,402 mi
Last recorded172,402 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 BZU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 172,402 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sills badly corroded

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 165,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Prop middle joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 157,868 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 157,868 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 148,105 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 148,073 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 141,046 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 141,006 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 138,649 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 138,643 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected inner wheel arch wiring rubbed by tyre (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 128,504 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 113,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,345 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 96,831 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 86,503 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 68,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,142 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 39,311 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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BL08 BZU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BL08 BZU, 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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BL08 BZU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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