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DG08 UYN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,139 mi
Last recorded136,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 UYN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 136,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 132,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

Pass 18 Jan 2022 125,593 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Pass 14 Jan 2021 120,432 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s ()

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 111,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 101,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 May 2017 92,013 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 79,714 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low unable to see clearly (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 19 Mar 2016 79,714 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low unable to see clearly (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 28 Mar 2015 70,207 miles

nearside rear suspension link arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 4 Mar 2014 63,277 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,349 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 37,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 22,327 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 UYN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 UYN, 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 UYN registered?

DG08 UYN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is DG08 UYN safe to buy?

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