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LR08 BVJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,258 mi
Last recorded116,258 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 BVJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 116,258 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jan 2025 111,667 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,289 miles

Slight play Nearside front rack end

Fail 21 Dec 2023 105,289 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play Nearside front rack end

Pass 5 Jan 2023 98,764 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 93,810 miles

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))

middle seat belts on center and o/s not checked due to seat positions.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 83,838 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 83,830 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jul 2020 77,175 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 71,358 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Jul 2019 71,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 66,875 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 61,376 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jul 2016 56,270 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s and o/s front inner steering joints

Pass 13 Jul 2015 51,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 46,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 40,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 38,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear track control arms have slight play in ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 38,224 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear track control arms have slight play in ball joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2012 33,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slight play in rear track control arm joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,918 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,918 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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LR08 BVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LR08 BVJ, 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 LR08 BVJ registered?

LR08 BVJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is LR08 BVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 BVJ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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