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BU08 HRG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,381 mi
Last recorded144,381 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 144,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 136,028 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 128,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 111,980 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 99,165 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2020 99,164 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 92,238 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyers has side wall slightly perished

Fail 4 Jan 2019 92,237 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both rear tyers has side wall slightly perished

Pass 24 Nov 2017 75,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

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

surface corroded unthe body

Fail 23 Nov 2017 75,998 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

surface corroded unthe body

Pass 9 Nov 2016 66,477 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2.5 mm (very low) (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 66,475 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2.5 mm (very low) (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,562 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 59,561 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 53,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 44,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre side wall has a cut

Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,933 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,805 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,444 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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BU08 HRG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 BU08 HRG, 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 HRG registered?

BU08 HRG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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