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DE08 BTV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,937 mi
Last recorded135,937 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 135,937 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 129,257 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 124,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 116,266 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,124 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,053 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 110,076 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 May 2013 83,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2013 83,753 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 70,538 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,096 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 BTV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BTV, 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 BTV registered?

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

Is DE08 BTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 BTV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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