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MK08 BFL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,873 mi
Last recorded100,873 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 BFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 100,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 92,504 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Recommend further investigation - unable to reach to give full assessment (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear - Recommend further investigation - unable to reach to give full assessment (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 84,438 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 84,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 75,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 71,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 71,949 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 66,789 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,160 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 46,920 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 42,663 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 38,192 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,853 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 21,573 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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MK08 BFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MK08 BFL, 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 MK08 BFL registered?

MK08 BFL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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The MOT history for MK08 BFL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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