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LY08 BZR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

266,657 mi
Last recorded266,657 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 BZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 266,657 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 258,796 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 252,489 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 244,403 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 236,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 224,272 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes show deterioration / slight movement

Fail 23 Apr 2019 224,257 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension arm bushes show deterioration / slight movement

STRONG ADVISE front inner anti roll bar d bushes deteriorated / have movement

Pass 19 Apr 2018 207,396 miles

EML light on

rear tyres show uneven tread wear on inner edges monitor wear

Fail 19 Apr 2018 207,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

EML light on

rear tyres show uneven tread wear on inner edges monitor wear

Pass 24 Apr 2017 192,989 miles

EML light on

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

front inner anti roll bar D bushes worn / have movement

o/s/r parking brake cable retaining bracket broken / cable has worn through casing on inside of tyre sidewall

play in steering tie rod inner joints and trackrod ends

suspension fault message on dash / lamp on dash

Fail 24 Apr 2017 192,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

EML light on

both front tyres wearing heavily on edges

front inner anti roll bar D bushes worn / have movement

o/s/r parking brake cable retaining bracket broken / cable has worn through casing on inside of tyre sidewall

play in steering tie rod inner joints and trackrod ends

suspension fault message on dash / lamp on dash

Pass 29 Apr 2016 171,197 miles

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

EML LIGHT ON / SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TREAD

Fail 25 Apr 2016 171,197 miles

Nearside Front Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

COOLANT LEVEL VERY LOW

EML LIGHT ON / SUSPENSION WARNING LAMP ON

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TREAD

Pass 29 Apr 2015 155,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 155,697 miles

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

EML light on

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

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

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

coolant level low

front tyres wearing heavily on inner edges / recommend tracking

Pass 28 Apr 2014 135,604 miles

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

front brake discs heavily ridged / worn

play in steering rack arm iner joints

Fail 22 Apr 2014 135,586 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs heavily ridged / worn

n/s mirror glass damaged

n/s/r wheel bearing rotational noise

oil and coolant levels low

play in steering rack arm iner joints

Pass 8 May 2013 118,179 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 118,179 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 101,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 77,925 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 77,925 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 77,925 miles

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

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

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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LY08 BZR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LY08 BZR, 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 LY08 BZR registered?

LY08 BZR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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The MOT history for LY08 BZR shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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