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AM08 YAG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,210 mi
Last recorded156,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 YAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2023 156,210 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 155,233 miles

ns reflector is damaged

nsr tyre is out of shape

slight play in rackends

Pass 18 May 2017 150,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 135,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in rack ns

play in rack os

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,081 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,810 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,810 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,074 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 64,074 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 50,729 miles

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

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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AM08 YAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AM08 YAG, 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 YAG registered?

AM08 YAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AM08 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 YAG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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