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BV08 CWL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 135,058 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 129,213 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 122,839 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 117,994 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 111,858 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,986 miles

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 102,518 miles

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

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

play in nearside inner steering arm

play in offside front antiroll bar drop link

Pass 5 Oct 2016 89,538 miles

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

play in steering rack and both track rod ends

Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,448 miles

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

child seats fiited to rear

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 78,447 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

both wipers worn

chid seats fitted to rear

rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 65,947 miles

Front wipers are worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 56,595 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 56,588 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 48,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,721 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

play in offside track rod end

slight play in nearside steering rack inner track joint

Fail 1 Jun 2012 46,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

play in offside track rod end

slight play in nearside steering rack inner track joint

Pass 19 Mar 2011 30,971 miles

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

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

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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BV08 CWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV08 CWL, 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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BV08 CWL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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