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BW57 BUE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,464 mi
Last recorded118,464 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 BUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 118,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Generl underbody rust but not excessive

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 108,781 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 108,724 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,315 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 97,806 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 93,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,479 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,479 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,907 miles

slight edge wear both front tyres

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,972 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 69,812 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,010 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 51,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 45,934 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disks slightly lipped

both front lower arm bushes slightly deteriated

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,532 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 32,061 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 23,708 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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BW57 BUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW57 BUE, 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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BW57 BUE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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