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BV08 CYL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,039 mi
Last recorded122,039 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 122,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2024 122,039 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 255/60R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2022 106,813 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 98,719 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,145 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 89,230 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 89,230 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,111 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 79,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 69,206 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,184 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,823 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 31,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,103 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 18,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 15,166 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 CYL 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 75%.

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

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