MOT Status
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247,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear inner sill corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Chassis is starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Chassis is starting to corrode
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front inner tie rod excessive play
Offside Front inner tie rod has play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all steering joints slight free play
oil leaks
Brake performance not tested due to handbrake fault (1.2.1 (g))
Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front freeplay in steering arm inner joint
Offside Front freeplay in steering arm inner joint
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside steering arm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lead insecure (3.4.3)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lead insecure (3.4.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lead insecure (3.4.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively lead insecure (3.4.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Lower engine covers fitted
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Lower engine covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front inner pads starting to wear
rear pads starting to wear
sill covers
lower covers
sill covers
lower covers
o/s rack arm has slight free play
sill covers
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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BN08 ACJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 BN08 ACJ, 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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BN08 ACJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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