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LM08 BWV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

199,803 mi
Last recorded199,803 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 BWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 199,803 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear inner /outer body sills .unable to check fully covers fitted as standard

offside and nearside front shock absorber outer casings corroded

slight play in offside front wheel area

Fail 21 Nov 2025 199,799 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc scored

corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear inner /outer body sills .unable to check fully covers fitted as standard

offside and nearside front shock absorber outer casings corroded

slight play in offside front wheel area

Pass 18 Nov 2024 190,902 miles

Offside Rear Upper metal brake pipe end damaged / rounded. Not leaking at time of test

Rear Corrosion To O/S + N/S Inner And Outer Backing Sill

Unable To Fully Inspect Sills Due To Covers Fitted As Standard

Fail 13 Nov 2024 190,896 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Actual 1.31 Limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Upper Arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion To O/S + N/S Inner And Outer Backing Sill

Unable To Fully Inspect Sills Due To Covers Fitted As Standard

Pass 20 Nov 2023 183,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 174,119 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 166,024 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s rear upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 160,589 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 154,685 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 154,684 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside and nearside rear over axle metal brake pipes corroded to excess (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 143,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 133,147 miles

Offside side step corroding away under plastic cover

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 121,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2016 121,064 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 24 Dec 2015 104,072 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,441 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 21,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 16,919 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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LM08 BWV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LM08 BWV, 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 LM08 BWV registered?

LM08 BWV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is LM08 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM08 BWV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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