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DG08 YCX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,400 mi
Last recorded110,400 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 110,400 miles

Nearside cv boot clip on drive shaft

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,099 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,033 miles

Front brake discs badly worn

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

Nearside and offside front wheel bearings noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2016 98,588 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 98,587 miles

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

under trays fitted

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 12 May 2016 96,781 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 May 2015 90,038 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 83,572 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

Fail 7 May 2014 83,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake pipes rusty and covered in grease

front and rear discs corroded on edges

front pads worn low

n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter pinholed

rear pads worn very low

Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe above rear diff in poor condition

o/s/f track rod end worn to limits at time of test

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 70,831 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipe above rear diff in poor condition

o/s/f track rod end worn to limits at time of test

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,416 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre outer edge devoid at time of test

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 YCX 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 76.9%.

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 YCX, 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 YCX registered?

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

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