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BV08 DLO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,389 mi
Last recorded176,389 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 DLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 176,389 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides inner sill slightly corroded

front wipers smearing

Pass 16 Jun 2025 172,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 167,492 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 162,610 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 157,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2021 151,187 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))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,522 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,109 miles

Air suspension air receiver corroded.

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters

Fail 12 Mar 2018 130,108 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Air suspension air receiver corroded.

Engine and underside covers fitted obscuring testers view.

Nearside Front brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) covered by gaiters

Pass 5 Apr 2017 119,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Part of wheel nut missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2017 119,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished/Cracked on inner edge, allowing cords to show. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Part of wheel nut missing.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,837 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 100,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2014 87,834 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 87,834 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 76,802 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,289 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,289 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 48,243 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 48,243 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 DLO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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