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BX08 JUV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,187 mi
Last recorded128,187 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 JUV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 128,187 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 128,187 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 127,067 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,836 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 125,832 miles

Nearside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 123,887 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres low. nail in offside rear tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 122,105 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 122,101 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Upper rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 120,239 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Rear tyres 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,622 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 108,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 102,990 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,491 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,958 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 87,954 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 81,684 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,684 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,239 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 53,839 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,325 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BX08 JUV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BX08 JUV, 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 BX08 JUV registered?

BX08 JUV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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