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W26 BMD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,782 mi
Last recorded69,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW26 BMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 69,782 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 66,645 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 62,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 57,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 53,362 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 48,525 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 48,099 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 42,461 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 37,543 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 28,142 miles

item removed from screen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 23,900 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 20,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 18,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 24 Jan 2012 15,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 14,303 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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W26 BMD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W26 BMD, 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

How do I check the history of W26 BMD?

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What year was W26 BMD registered?

W26 BMD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 February 2008.

Is W26 BMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W26 BMD shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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