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DE08 BSV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,156 mi
Last recorded119,156 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 119,156 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 117,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 117,177 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2021 116,851 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Sep 2020 116,251 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Sep 2020 116,140 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Tyre slightly damaged damage on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Apr 2019 110,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 103,925 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 97,564 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 97,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (2556018) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 90,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (2556018) (4.1.E.1)

Rear detachable towball/missing

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 85,541 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 80,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 63,128 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 48,837 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,837 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check stretches a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,847 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 BSV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BSV, 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 DE08 BSV registered?

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

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