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BV08 CWM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,762 mi
Last recorded118,762 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 118,762 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 113,055 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 113,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 104,756 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 94,725 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 94,458 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,164 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,782 miles

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp 50%

Fail 17 Sep 2018 91,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower position lamp 50%

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 91,079 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 88,641 miles

Offside on brake test, only feels its braking on o/s

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 87,215 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 87,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 86,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 78,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 46,934 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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BV08 CWM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 CWM registered?

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

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