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BT 8520

2013 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

58,249 mi
Last recorded58,249 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Land Rover Discovery81,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT 8520
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 58,249 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 52,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 45,575 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 39,258 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 33,006 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 30,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 24,557 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 20,230 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 20,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 15,104 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 15,104 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 10,134 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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BT 8520 is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 81,865 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 BT 8520, 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 13 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT 8520 registered?

BT 8520 is a 2013 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2013.

Is BT 8520 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT 8520 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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