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Y9 BKL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,167 mi
Last recorded161,167 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY9 BKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 161,167 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 155,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 142,404 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 142,394 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 131,382 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 119,390 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 119,390 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,818 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Apr 2019 101,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,354 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 90,354 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 75,949 miles

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

slight knocking noise from front but no obvious excess movement in components

Pass 29 Feb 2016 68,704 miles

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

Front tyres have approximately 2.5mm tread.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Large stone chip in windscreen outside of swept area.

Very slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,201 miles

Large stone chip in windscreen outside swept area.

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,008 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 34,311 miles

Electronic parking brake actuator noisy.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 25,144 miles

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

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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Y9 BKL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y9 BKL, 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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Y9 BKL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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