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BW08 XKN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,993 mi
Last recorded197,993 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 197,993 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 187,968 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 187,844 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 180,156 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 170,080 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 170,076 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 160,393 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 154,431 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 154,431 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))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2020 148,424 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 141,045 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 141,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,516 miles

Nearside Rear air suspention pipe chaffed

light on dash shows air suspention fault

Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear air pipe chaffed thro

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 128,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear air pipe chaffed thro

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 119,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 119,831 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 113,422 miles

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

engine management light on at time of test

Fail 22 Jan 2014 104,951 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 104,951 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,554 miles

n/s/f inner rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 55,779 miles

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

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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BW08 XKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BW08 XKN, 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 BW08 XKN registered?

BW08 XKN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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