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BP08 HWN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

200,628 mi
Last recorded200,628 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 HWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 200,628 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion heavier in areas, inner sills etc corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Jul 2021 200,576 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corrosion heavier in areas, inner sills etc corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear unable to check wheel bearing tyre etc due to brake binding

Pass 26 Jul 2019 189,086 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 188,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight twist in the brake flexi hose.

Fail 8 Aug 2017 188,137 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front slight twist in the brake flexi hose.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 183,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 183,549 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose(marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexihose(marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2015 168,243 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Fail 30 Jun 2015 168,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jul 2014 137,642 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Fail 24 Jul 2014 137,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

slight play in both front steering rack ends

Pass 12 Jul 2013 97,068 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 97,068 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,309 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,309 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 38,555 miles

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

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 HWN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 HWN, 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 HWN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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