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BL08 CBX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,498 mi
Last recorded172,498 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 CBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 172,498 miles

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 28 Feb 2022 159,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 147,359 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 147,351 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 137,350 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,102 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,178 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 112,086 miles

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

play in lower arm bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2016 111,570 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 111,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,891 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 99,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,692 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,866 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 43,934 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 CBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 CBX, 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 BL08 CBX registered?

BL08 CBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2008.

Is BL08 CBX safe to buy?

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