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BP08 HVE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

154,521 mi
Last recorded154,521 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 154,521 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 151,989 miles

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 151,987 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 149,497 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 137,550 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 128,111 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 122,779 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 117,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 111,622 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Nov 2013 73,087 miles

offside front tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2012 57,369 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 43,698 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,242 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 HVE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

Is BP08 HVE safe to buy?

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