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BP08 HVB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,744 mi
Last recorded152,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 152,744 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged n/s and o/s frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

plastic sill covers fitted and front to rear brake pipes covered and not checked

Pass 13 Jul 2023 147,455 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 144,909 miles

CRACK IN O/S/LOWER EDGE OF FRONT SCREEN

Pass 16 Jul 2021 139,357 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 15 Jul 2021 139,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 131,306 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 131,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chalked pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 120,980 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 113,241 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 103,289 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 96,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 96,164 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 85,129 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 84,958 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 71,669 miles

low emitter zero reading emittions (M.B)10:10am 19/07/2014

Pass 18 Jul 2013 56,058 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jul 2012 45,238 miles

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,238 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,892 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 HVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HVB, 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 HVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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