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DE08 AJY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,119 mi
Last recorded144,119 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 AJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 144,119 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack has a leak. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 139,463 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 135,514 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 131,719 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 120,385 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bye brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 114,110 miles

CORROSION NEARSIDE DOOR STEP

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,851 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 101,337 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level warning lamp on

Fail 14 Mar 2019 101,337 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level warning lamp on

Pass 12 Mar 2018 88,186 miles

Multi function display indicates low coolant level.

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

Offside Rear Unable to test teat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2018 88,186 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Multi function display indicates low coolant level.

Nearside Rear Tyre has screw in it.

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

Offside Rear Unable to test teat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,333 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted

outer sills covered

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all tyres worn inner edges

engine cover and undertrays fitted

outer sills covered

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,629 miles

All four tyres wearing uneven

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 65,025 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 57,459 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPING ON INNER EDGES

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,890 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 44,890 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,204 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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DE08 AJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 DE08 AJY, 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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DE08 AJY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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