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DE08 BPV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,922 mi
Last recorded132,922 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,922 miles

Engine management light illuminated on dash. Advisory only, Pre july 2008 Registered.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside horn press sticks

Fail 4 Apr 2019 132,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Engine management light illuminated on dash. Advisory only, Pre july 2008 Registered.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside horn press sticks

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,935 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 118,935 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 116,225 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 116,223 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 108,059 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 93,309 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2014 93,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 81,242 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 61,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2011 34,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,762 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 BPV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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