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BV08 FDD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

215,722 mi
Last recorded215,722 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 FDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 215,722 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 215,721 miles

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

Coolant leak from water pump ()

Pass 8 Feb 2022 202,522 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 202,522 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 189,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 189,748 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2020 180,396 miles

oil stains steering rack on offside

Fail 16 Jan 2020 180,387 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))

oil stains steering rack on offside

Pass 17 Jan 2019 172,219 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 164,487 miles

Body has slight corrosion Underside of body. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 164,486 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Area marked with chalk. (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion Underside of body. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 154,009 miles

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

Screen wash bottle leaking

Slight play in suspension arm bush

Fail 16 Mar 2017 154,008 miles

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

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

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

Screen wash bottle leaking

Slight play in suspension arm bush

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,355 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 134,218 miles

front pads low

Fail 9 Mar 2015 134,216 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 121,972 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 111,145 miles

nocking noise on brake test but no fault found on ramp checks

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 8 Feb 2013 111,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nocking noise on brake test but no fault found on ramp checks

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 19 Mar 2012 100,799 miles

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play off side front wheel bearing and steering arm

Fail 16 Mar 2012 100,703 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

slight play both front lower arm rear bushes

slight play off side front wheel bearing and steering arm

Pass 1 Mar 2011 90,840 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 FDD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

BV08 FDD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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