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BP08 HTN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Brown Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,911 mi
Last recorded231,911 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HTN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 231,911 miles

all suspension general corrosion

general corrosion to chassis

Pass 31 Jan 2019 231,355 miles

Offside rear brake heat shield corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 224,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 215,381 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 215,381 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 209,174 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 209,171 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 179,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 133,912 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 133,548 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 97,387 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,387 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 HTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Brown with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP08 HTN, 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 BP08 HTN registered?

BP08 HTN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 July 2008.

Is BP08 HTN safe to buy?

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