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BK08 YSP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,484 mi
Last recorded151,484 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 YSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 151,484 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2021 149,411 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 148,990 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 141,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 141,207 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 134,104 miles

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Fail 8 Oct 2018 134,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays and some covers fitted impeding parts of the inspection and black paint coating under the vehicle and on some components

Pass 12 May 2018 124,251 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 111,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,425 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 98,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a cut

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,278 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 86,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 64,642 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 65,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,094 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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BK08 YSP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK08 YSP, 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 BK08 YSP registered?

BK08 YSP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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