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P16 BUR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,005 mi
Last recorded86,005 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP16 BUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 86,005 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 83,781 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,708 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 73,033 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 68,786 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 65,002 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 63,785 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 58,733 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 53,120 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 44,718 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 41,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,904 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 34,258 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,206 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,240 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 18,452 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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P16 BUR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P16 BUR, 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 P16 BUR registered?

P16 BUR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is P16 BUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P16 BUR shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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