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SC57 BGZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

133,836 mi
Last recorded133,836 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 BGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 133,836 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 131,768 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 123,864 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,581 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 100,521 miles

steering rack and/or inner joints worn

Pass 24 Jan 2017 90,282 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 90,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 78,142 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,135 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Jan 2014 54,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,321 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 26,696 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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SC57 BGZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SC57 BGZ, 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 SC57 BGZ registered?

SC57 BGZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is SC57 BGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC57 BGZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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