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BU08 HWA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,684 mi
Last recorded177,684 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 HWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2026 177,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 174,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 164,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 156,409 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security whole underneath (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 149,566 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 142,793 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 139,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 132,833 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to fully inspect the rear boot seat belts (boot full)

Pass 12 Jul 2017 126,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 114,831 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 95,904 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 64,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 51,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,168 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 HWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

BU08 HWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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