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5 PYB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,213 mi
Last recorded149,213 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 PYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 149,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 143,795 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 138,193 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 135,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 135,216 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 130,338 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 124,894 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 121,739 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,422 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 109,750 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s/r brake pipe corrosion/insecure in mount

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge,n/s/f worn outer

o/s/r upper forward radius bush starting play

unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 16 Apr 2016 103,411 miles

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

front wishbones rear bushes play

n/s wiper split/poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded in mount

n/s/r upper radius arm inner bush worn/play

suspension showing fault

unable to properly assess some areas due to covers

Fail 16 Apr 2016 103,411 miles

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

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

front wishbones rear bushes play

n/s wiper split/poor

n/s/r brake pipe corroded in mount

n/s/r upper radius arm inner bush worn/play

suspension showing fault

unable to properly assess some areas due to covers

Pass 21 Apr 2015 94,082 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 83,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,902 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

slight play in both front steering rack joints

Pass 14 May 2012 62,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 44,339 miles

slight movmen in front inner steering arm joints

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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5 PYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 5 PYB, 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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5 PYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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