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BT08 VKS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,063 mi
Last recorded158,063 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 158,063 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine light on

head light waring light on

n/s rear air bag dust cover split

n/s rear upper and lower arm buses poor condition

o/s rear lower arm bushes poor condition

Pass 2 May 2024 153,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front inner cv gaitors have slight weap

eml on

n/s/r air bag split (still operates as such)

slight play both rear outer tie rod bushes

Fail 30 Apr 2024 153,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

both front inner cv gaitors have slight weap

eml on

n/s/r air bag split (still operates as such)

slight play both rear outer tie rod bushes

Pass 21 Jun 2022 142,792 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper inner suspension bush has slight play

engine and gearbox oil leak

engine cover and undertray fitted

engine management light on

o/s/f outer cv gaitor has slight weep

slight play in both rear tie rods

Fail 23 May 2022 142,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above diff (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front outer cv gaitor has a sweat of grease but still prevents the ingress of dirt

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tie rod outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

eml on dash

engine and gearbox oil leak

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,340 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 118,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 111,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot is slightly deteriorated

Rear 3rd row seats have been folded away and covered up

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 111,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot is slightly deteriorated

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

Rear 3rd row seats have been folded away and covered up

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 104,321 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 104,320 miles

Fuel tank leaking (may possibly be from filter) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM LOWER BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack from gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 95,632 miles

Nearside of steering rack is damp

suspension light is on

Fail 17 Jul 2017 95,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed 3rd row (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside of steering rack is damp

suspension light is on

Pass 9 Jul 2016 83,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 9 Jul 2015 75,461 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 62,648 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,886 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,417 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 24,302 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 VKS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT08 VKS, 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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BT08 VKS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 June 2008.

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