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DA08 HYU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

175,484 mi
Last recorded175,484 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 HYU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 175,484 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 164,263 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear brake pipes above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 156,968 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 146,233 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 132,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 132,883 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,097 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 114,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,936 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,217 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 59,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 52,773 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 44,716 miles

Front washer jet's semi blocked

N,S,F tyre tred worn to 3mm on outside edge, limit 1.6mm

rear wiper blade split

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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DA08 HYU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DA08 HYU, 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 DA08 HYU registered?

DA08 HYU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is DA08 HYU safe to buy?

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