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BL08 ZVT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

220,336 mi
Last recorded220,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 220,336 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Jun 2021 220,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Jun 2020 207,109 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 182,384 miles

t p m s light on at time of test

Pass 3 May 2018 157,917 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 137,394 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 16 May 2017 137,348 miles

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

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 116,950 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside and nearside rack ends slight play

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 May 2015 103,442 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 May 2014 87,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake cable brackets worn

Fail 19 May 2014 87,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake cable brackets worn

Pass 28 May 2013 73,337 miles

( tpm ) tyre pressure monitering lamp on

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Near side front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 59,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,122 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 ZVT 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 78.6%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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