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BN08 ACJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

247,375 mi
Last recorded247,375 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 ACJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 247,375 miles

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))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 243,906 miles

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))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 243,906 miles

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))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 240,508 miles

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))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 240,507 miles

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))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 232,569 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2022 225,521 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod excessive play

Offside Front inner tie rod has play

Pass 6 Apr 2021 212,382 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all steering joints slight free play

oil leaks

Fail 18 Mar 2021 212,354 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 203,561 miles

Nearside steering arm

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 191,910 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 176,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2018 176,753 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 160,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Nov 2015 139,713 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 139,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 123,188 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 123,188 miles

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2014 113,484 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 113,480 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 106,222 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner pads starting to wear

rear pads starting to wear

sill covers

Pass 22 Oct 2012 90,197 miles

lower covers

sill covers

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,864 miles

lower covers

o/s rack arm has slight free play

sill covers

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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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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