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HG08 BCX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,620 mi
Last recorded156,620 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 BCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 156,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 149,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 140,577 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 140,536 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 132,161 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 123,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 123,029 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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 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 31 Jul 2019 109,985 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,985 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Nearside steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 97,322 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 97,322 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Blanked off (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Nearside front inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 83,596 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 68,753 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Nearside Front steering rackend, also has slight play (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 68,753 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Nearside Front steering rackend, also has slight play (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 46,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 37,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,826 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,761 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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HG08 BCX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 HG08 BCX, 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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HG08 BCX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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