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BV08 DDJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,929 mi
Last recorded132,929 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 132,929 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 127,913 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 9 Aug 2024 119,185 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 109,162 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 99,996 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 92,782 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 87,684 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 80,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,378 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi front to rear jump hose to caliper hose (at first ferrell end) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 65,350 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded ahead / above rear axle (front to rear) (in clip) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2016 57,314 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 57,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,235 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Unable to clearly view rear inner brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2014 39,377 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 35,307 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 30,255 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Gear selector lever stiff in operation

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear washer jet inop and washer fluid found coming out of the n/s/f wheel arch area

Pass 18 Feb 2011 25,505 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 DDJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DDJ, 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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What year was BV08 DDJ registered?

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

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