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BV08 CXM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,184 mi
Last recorded105,184 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 CXM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2024 105,184 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 93,291 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 88,141 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 88,136 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 84,610 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2018 79,483 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 74,172 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 74,172 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,144 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 72,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 68,217 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,322 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,180 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,810 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,068 miles

Front 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 CXM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BV08 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

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

Is BV08 CXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 CXM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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