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G2 BWW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,427 mi
Last recorded154,427 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 BWW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 154,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 148,922 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 144,776 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 140,972 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,080 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 115,550 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,550 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,276 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 105,276 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 94,544 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 5 Oct 2017 94,544 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 84,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,892 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 67,686 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 67,684 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 59,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,848 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,722 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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G2 BWW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G2 BWW, 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 G2 BWW registered?

G2 BWW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is G2 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 BWW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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