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E8 BDT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,648 mi
Last recorded162,648 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 BDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 162,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 142,465 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 125,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear seats and belts not checked load area full.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 125,259 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear seats and belts not checked load area full.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 121,525 miles

Nearside Front very slight play wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 121,470 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front very slight play wheel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 110,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 69,301 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 68,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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E8 BDT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E8 BDT, 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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E8 BDT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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