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BU08 OYE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

231,232 mi
Last recorded231,232 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 231,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 216,791 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 210,001 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on sills

Fail 8 Jun 2021 210,001 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion on sills

Pass 4 Jun 2020 204,353 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2020 204,353 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 190,050 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK ON FRONT DIFF SEAL

SLIGHT LEAK ON N/S/F STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAT IN STEERING RACK JOINTS INNER

Pass 19 Jun 2018 172,996 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

rear diff slightly damp

Pass 7 Jun 2017 151,192 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 130,076 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 108,694 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 108,491 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,213 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,866 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 36,072 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 26,607 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 OYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OYE, 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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BU08 OYE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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