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BT08 BTF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,463 mi
Last recorded54,463 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BTF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,463 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 50,136 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 48,601 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,601 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 45,669 miles

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

nearside rear air suspension unit dust cover damaged slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,179 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,294 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 14,470 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 14,470 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 10,902 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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BT08 BTF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT08 BTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT08 BTF registered?

BT08 BTF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is BT08 BTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 BTF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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