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BW57 HVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,523 mi
Last recorded98,523 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 HVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 98,523 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 97,925 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 97,925 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view WINDSCREEN STONECHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 93,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 90,321 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 85,120 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,268 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 76,528 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 73,215 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 69,460 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,461 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 57,937 miles

Both front tyres slightly deformed on the inside edge

Windscreen stone chip

Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,317 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 HVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BW57 HVJ registered?

BW57 HVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is BW57 HVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW57 HVJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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