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BU08 GSZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,979 mi
Last recorded126,979 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 GSZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 126,979 miles

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

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

all rear floor slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2023 126,973 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

all rear floor slightly corroded

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,585 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 96,092 miles

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2019 96,027 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 91,115 miles

Central prop bush worn

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 87,160 miles

both front bottom arms play in rear bushes

slight movement on both front suspension trumpets joints

Pass 9 May 2016 82,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,743 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 67,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,348 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 50,843 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,794 miles

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

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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BU08 GSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BU08 GSZ, 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 BU08 GSZ registered?

BU08 GSZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BU08 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 GSZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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