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BP08 HJY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,983 mi
Last recorded112,983 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,675 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 22 Mar 2019 106,072 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement

Both rear upper suspension arm bushes have movement

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

Coolant level low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Mar 2019 106,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely Brake siezed (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated Bearing not checked due to brake bind (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm bushes have movement

Both rear upper suspension arm bushes have movement

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

Coolant level low

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 99,049 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 91,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,180 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 71,172 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 62,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2013 42,176 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r lens craked

x2 rear tyers low inner

Pass 12 Jan 2012 29,675 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 18,389 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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BP08 HJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BP08 HJY, 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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BP08 HJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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