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YR08 BVZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,955 mi
Last recorded142,955 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 BVZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 142,955 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 135,254 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 129,580 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 122,434 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 117,405 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear tyres worn om inner edges.

Pass 13 Nov 2019 109,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Gaiter Slight Grease Leak

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 109,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above Rear Axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Suspension Arm Bush Excess Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Gaiter Slight Grease Leak

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 101,959 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 93,358 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 93,358 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 83,238 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 70,511 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,506 miles

power steering fluid on min level

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

play in rear anti roll bar mounts

Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,506 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads getting low

front brake discs worn

play in rear anti roll bar mounts

power steering fluid on min level

Pass 12 Nov 2013 57,487 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,478 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2012 48,449 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,470 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,158 miles

steel brake pipe above rear diff corroded in securing clip

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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YR08 BVZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YR08 BVZ, 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 YR08 BVZ registered?

YR08 BVZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is YR08 BVZ safe to buy?

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