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BT08 XXE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Gold Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 XXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 143,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2026 142,919 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 121,596 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

black paint codded under the vehicle

underbody corrosion on chasis, brake and suspension components

Pass 15 Nov 2023 113,172 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 104,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 104,913 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded and porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 91,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 91,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 75,919 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 58,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 52,026 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 52,019 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 38,418 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 35,747 miles

Nearside Front tyre at 2mm and bald on edges.

Rear no plate faded.

Fail 12 Aug 2015 32,079 miles

NSR Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

OSR Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 32,079 miles

NSR Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

OSR Tyre tread wearing low (3mm)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,826 miles

rear number plate backing coming adrift

Pass 10 Aug 2012 16,314 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 10,753 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 XXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Gold with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

BT08 XXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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