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BU08 HTY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

89,988 mi
Last recorded89,988 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 89,988 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 89,988 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 85,513 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 85,505 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 82,121 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 78,539 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 76,010 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 70,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 69,317 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 67,772 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 19 Jun 2019 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Rear Hand brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,392 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,405 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 55,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 52,680 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 52,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 48,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 38,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 30,394 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,146 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 23,146 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,427 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 HTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 BU08 HTY, 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 HTY registered?

BU08 HTY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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