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NC06 BMC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

149,548 mi
Last recorded149,548 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 BMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 149,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 May 2025 140,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2024 134,953 miles

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills getting corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 134,949 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills getting corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2024 130,904 miles

body / sills x 2 / chassis corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 122,390 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S/F and N/S/F inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S/R and N/S/R inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody surface including Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 122,390 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S/F and N/S/F inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both O/S/R and N/S/R inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Underbody surface including Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 119,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 119,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 115,075 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 115,074 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,584 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 96,833 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 96,833 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 91,532 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,565 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 79,476 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 71,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 54,205 miles

OS track rod end and antiroll bar bush worn.

Fail 7 Jan 2014 54,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR tyre worn.

OS track rod end and antiroll bar bush worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 37,257 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 15,900 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 13,139 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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NC06 BMC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NC06 BMC, 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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NC06 BMC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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