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DG08 UYD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,149 mi
Last recorded122,149 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 122,149 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 122,129 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 112,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 103,690 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 96,590 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

undershields fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2018 89,892 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 80,798 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 72,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,229 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

under shield fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,307 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 49,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,800 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 May 2011 36,332 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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DG08 UYD 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 DG08 UYD, 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 DG08 UYD registered?

DG08 UYD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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The MOT history for DG08 UYD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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