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DE08 BWB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,948 mi
Last recorded155,948 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 BWB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 155,948 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All front to rear and offside and nearside pipes between flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower arm outer joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 155,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 149,068 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 139,675 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 139,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 132,548 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside front lower joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 127,156 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2020 121,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear upper arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 113,525 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Apr 2019 113,523 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 99,343 miles

Both inner rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 92,965 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 83,655 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 73,556 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,556 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front wheel bearing becoming noisey

Pass 9 Mar 2013 61,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2012 48,668 miles

unable to fully inspect rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2011 36,550 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 BWB 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 80%.

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

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