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EX08 BZB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,553 mi
Last recorded145,553 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 BZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 145,553 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 145,553 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged resting on wheel rim badly worn (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 137,331 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension fault normal height only available

Fail 20 Jul 2019 137,331 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension fault normal height only available

Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,894 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 126,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear no plate lamp not working

Offside Rear park brake cable mount brocken

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 109,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Steering rack extension (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 94,325 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,306 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 81,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,563 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,195 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 28,379 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear brake binding slightly

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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EX08 BZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX08 BZB, 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 EX08 BZB registered?

EX08 BZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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