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AM08 YAD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 77,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 62,814 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 62,776 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 54,374 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,041 miles

n/s/f wheel arch un clipped at the front

Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,610 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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AM08 YAD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AM08 YAD, 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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What year was AM08 YAD registered?

AM08 YAD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is AM08 YAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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