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BN08 RUJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,863 mi
Last recorded165,863 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 165,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension fault warning indicator illuminated on instrument cluster

Fail 17 Feb 2025 165,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Pirelli 255/55/19 111V Approximately 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension fault warning indicator illuminated on instrument cluster

Pass 19 Feb 2024 146,598 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 146,596 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Likely to cause further damage to constant velocity joint (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Central 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres smooth on the inner edge 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Constant velocity boot clip missing, still preventing ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth inner edge 235/55/R19 111V (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 140,537 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer cv boot insecure

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 140,537 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer cv boot insecure

Nearside bonnet catch fault

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,189 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 131,189 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poss crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 117,491 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 109,441 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jul 2019 109,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2018 103,175 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 103,175 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 96,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint up and down only (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper blade split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 89,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 82,363 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 82,363 miles

Detachable tow ball quick release mechanism does not secure the tow ball arm as intended (6.6.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 77,325 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 71,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,384 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 67,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,980 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 63,980 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 57,165 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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BN08 RUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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