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BP57 BZA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

190,003 mi
Last recorded190,003 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 BZA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 190,003 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2022 190,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 175,829 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,873 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 162,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 162,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 152,300 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Fail 7 Mar 2018 152,210 miles

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

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

Brake pad warning light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 143,084 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 133,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside steering arm has play in the inner joint

Pass 9 Mar 2015 116,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2015 116,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,780 miles

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

E.M.L. is illuminated

offside rear tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,292 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front inner brake pad lining looks low

Fail 16 Aug 2012 56,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front inner brake pad lining looks low

Pass 12 Aug 2011 47,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both screen washer jets when operated leak under bonnet side into engine bay???

engine oil level low

off side front brake discs surface worn ???

rear brake inner pad linings look slightly low / worn????

rear wiper blade rubber woprn / blade misses rear window inoperation??

Pass 5 Jan 2011 42,759 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 37,297 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 37,297 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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BP57 BZA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP57 BZA, 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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BP57 BZA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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