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BP08 HVG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

209,159 mi
Last recorded209,159 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 209,159 miles

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Nov 2023 194,363 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 179,656 miles

Headlamp washers not working.

Fail 8 Dec 2022 179,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp washers not working.

Pass 21 Dec 2021 169,323 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2021 169,305 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 154,715 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight seepage from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 135,907 miles

Front inner pads getting down

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 135,905 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front inner pads getting down

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 124,403 miles

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

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

gearbox cross member bolt loose

Pass 28 Jun 2017 112,596 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service overdue message and water in fuel message on dash display

Fail 15 Jun 2017 111,884 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service overdue message and water in fuel message on dash display

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,803 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,371 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 74,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 62,197 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,890 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 35,182 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 HVG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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