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DE08 YLV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,158 mi
Last recorded180,158 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 YLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 180,158 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 173,029 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 173,029 miles

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 167,251 miles

front brake flexi ferrols corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2023 167,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front brake flexi ferrols corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2022 159,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 150,397 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 144,118 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 131,010 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 122,070 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both track spindles (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2018 122,070 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both track spindles (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides were set to euro so incorrect "kick up" (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake dust shield corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2017 110,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drive shaft boot shows small cracks (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Small hole in drivers seatbelt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 92,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 92,711 miles

Front Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s handbrake cable hook nearly worn thru

Pass 29 Aug 2014 85,748 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 85,749 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,264 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 46,602 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 39,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 39,364 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 YLV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DE08 YLV, 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 YLV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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