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BV08 DVM

2008 Land Rover Range Rover

Silver Diesel 3628cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,555 mi
Last recorded179,555 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Range Rover94,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 DVM
MakeLand Rover
ModelRange Rover
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,628cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 179,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 150,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 141,548 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 132,265 miles

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Underside corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,258 miles

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing One front prop shaft front bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Underside corroding

Pass 29 Oct 2021 124,393 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 124,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,851 miles

one front propshaft bolt missing

underside and underbody components corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2020 118,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

one front propshaft bolt missing

underside and underbody components corroding

Pass 9 May 2019 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 90,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 79,974 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 74,592 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,591 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both rear tyres and offside front tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 4 Feb 2016 702,342 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front number plate damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2016 70,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front number plate damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2014 62,632 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 53,009 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 46,243 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 46,243 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,749 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Range Rover?

Based on 2,072,334 MOT tests across 178,266 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
6,020
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
178,266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 63,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,185
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,735
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 26,213
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,118
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BV08 DVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover in Silver with a 3,628cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Land Rover Range Rover models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 94,455 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 Range Rover fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 63,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV08 DVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Range Rover typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Land Rover Range Rover is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV08 DVM is a 2008 Land Rover Range Rover, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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