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BV08 DDK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

128,602 mi
Last recorded128,602 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 DDK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 128,602 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 127,066 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 123,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 118,060 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 113,939 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 110,024 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 104,563 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,314 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 93,873 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 89,289 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 83,196 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 76,264 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,264 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,879 miles

Knock from ? n/s/f suspension cause unknown

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,174 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2011 31,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DDK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DDK, 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 DDK registered?

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

Is BV08 DDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 DDK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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