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DE08 YOP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,253 mi
Last recorded117,253 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 117,253 miles

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 113,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,925 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill backs and floors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,138 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 104,387 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 100,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,382 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded and damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2018 96,239 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 90,751 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 90,751 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush o/s n/s (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 81,435 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel tank coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 79,954 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 67,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

full underbody plus protection

Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,649 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 53,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2011 42,533 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 YOP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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