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DE08 BNZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,983 mi
Last recorded63,983 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 63,983 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 61,029 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 57,032 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,671 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,100 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 53,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 51,037 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 48,977 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 45,620 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 42,198 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 89,950 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 37,584 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 37,584 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,647 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 33,647 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 30,467 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 27,676 miles

covers under vehicle and on outer sills obstructing view.

n/s wiper blade split on end.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 23,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 20,239 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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DE08 BNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE08 BNZ, 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 DE08 BNZ registered?

DE08 BNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is DE08 BNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 BNZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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