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DG08 YDD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

234,820 mi
Last recorded234,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 234,820 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 220,008 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 219,957 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 219,814 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 197,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 197,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 181,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 165,315 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 144,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine managment light illuminated

Pass 31 Mar 2014 126,773 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine check light on

Pass 15 Apr 2013 107,450 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,092 miles

Both rear tyres rated at H

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 72,772 miles

nearside front inner brake pad worn

rear tyres wearing inside

Fail 4 Apr 2011 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front inner brake pad worn

rear tyres wearing inside

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 YDD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG08 YDD registered?

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

Is DG08 YDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 YDD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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