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ST08 BPE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,922 mi
Last recorded171,922 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 BPE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 171,922 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 147,267 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 122,313 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 122,313 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 92,481 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 92,481 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

engine fault warning

Pass 9 Jan 2013
Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,380 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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ST08 BPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ST08 BPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST08 BPE registered?

ST08 BPE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is ST08 BPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST08 BPE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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