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BT08 VRJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 VRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 104,556 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 89,310 miles

Engine cover & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 77,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,337 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,701 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 58,684 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 50,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 39,292 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 30,220 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 30,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyer sidewall damage

nearside rear tyer featherd

offside rear tyer featherd

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 VRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VRJ, 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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What year was BT08 VRJ registered?

BT08 VRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 July 2008.

Is BT08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 VRJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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