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DG08 YCN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,882 mi
Last recorded137,882 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 137,882 miles

black paint coating under the vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2025 136,738 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 133,895 miles

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 131,844 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,219 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 122,306 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 118,361 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 101,998 miles

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

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 9 Feb 2017 89,701 miles

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

grease around near side front inner c.v. gaiter

rear brake pads on limit

Fail 9 Feb 2017 89,701 miles

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

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

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

grease around near side front inner c.v. gaiter

rear brake pads on limit

Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,019 miles

Engine Covers Fitted, Under Trays Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Inspection

Nearside Rear Bumper Reflector Broken

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

lip on front discs

Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,713 miles

brake pads appear low,brake warning lamp on,front discs worn,both front lower arm bushes worn.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 52,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

nearside front tyre nail in tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2011 34,020 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 34,020 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

DG08 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is DG08 YCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YCN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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