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DE08 YOJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 87,292 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 82,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 74,787 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 74,781 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle hub retaining bolt missing (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 58,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,566 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 45,566 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,232 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 28,925 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,897 miles

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

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 YOJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE08 YOJ registered?

DE08 YOJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is DE08 YOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 YOJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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