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BU08 PFE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 135,860 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,675 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2023 114,760 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2023 114,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 113,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,147 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded, especially where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Considerably corroded, especially where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,776 miles

Centre prop shaft bearing is considerably worn and has substantial play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, also has considerable damage and cuts in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner, considerable damage and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2020 107,776 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts to the cords, also completely bald on inner, low on outer, and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Several cuts deep enough to reach the cords, also completely bald on inner, very low on outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Centre prop shaft bearing is considerably worn and has substantial play

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on inner, also has considerable damage and cuts in tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded where it routes across the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on inner, considerable damage and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 94,927 miles

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 nd row of rear seats folded down ()

VEHICLE IN A DIRTY CONDITION

Fail 2 Oct 2018 94,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SERVUAL CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SERVUAL CUTS IN TREAD-235/70/17-111H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

FACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 2 nd row of rear seats folded down ()

VEHICLE IN A DIRTY CONDITION

Pass 27 Sep 2017 85,722 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends play ()

Front both front tyres have wear on edges

Fail 27 Sep 2017 85,722 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. seat will not lift up (6.2.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends play ()

Front both front tyres have wear on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc's slightly worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge no visable tread close to limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016 73,122 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,583 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 61,579 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,292 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 52,290 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,982 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,680 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 24,234 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 PFE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PFE, 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 PFE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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