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BU08 HRJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,978 mi
Last recorded76,978 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 72,082 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 67,431 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 67,431 miles

Suspension system inoperative and warning light on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 65,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,302 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 65,003 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 64,997 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 64,609 miles

Rear tyres stepped on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 59,431 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 50,652 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 50,652 miles

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 44,194 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 38,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 28,395 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 21,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,964 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,044 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 HRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HRJ, 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 HRJ registered?

BU08 HRJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is BU08 HRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 HRJ shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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