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BL08 ZXC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,538 mi
Last recorded182,538 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 182,538 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 174,396 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Mar 2021 166,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower 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))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 163,033 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2020 163,033 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 146,940 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

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

Fail 11 Mar 2019 146,940 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing low.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 115,027 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 101,063 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 101,063 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,838 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,595 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,591 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 61,098 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 55,642 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 41,953 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,953 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 ZXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

BL08 ZXC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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