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AK58 LYH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

225,329 mi
Last recorded225,329 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 LYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 225,329 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 216,194 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 209,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 206,185 miles

rear tyres worn on inside edge slight play n/s rack end

Pass 15 Nov 2018 201,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play front suspension arm rear bushes n/s&o/s slight play n/s track rod end

Fail 15 Nov 2018 201,142 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s&o/s front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s&o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight play front suspension arm rear bushes n/s&o/s slight play n/s track rod end

Pass 7 Oct 2017 190,557 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 183,824 miles

slight play front & rear suspension arms

Fail 20 Sep 2016 183,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

slight play front & rear suspension arms

Pass 2 Sep 2015 168,184 miles

play in both inner rack ends

Pass 1 Sep 2014 157,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front rack end/track rod has minor play

Fail 16 Aug 2013 145,960 miles

4 seats fitted

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 16 Aug 2013 145,960 miles

4 seats fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Pass 24 Aug 2012 134,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 117,911 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

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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AK58 LYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AK58 LYH, 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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AK58 LYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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