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DK08 YRV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

198,560 mi
Last recorded198,560 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 YRV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 198,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill heavily corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 198,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Sill heavily corroded

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 193,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

osr back plate corroded

osr sill panel corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 187,797 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 180,846 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 180,846 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 169,675 miles

parking brake switch contacts poor

Fail 27 Mar 2020 169,675 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

parking brake switch contacts poor

Pass 26 Mar 2019 162,673 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 162,673 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

brake pads warning light on

dash indicating parking brake fault

reverse lights not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,023 miles

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Fail 21 Mar 2018 154,889 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine cover

sill covers fitted

under tray

Pass 29 Mar 2017 144,681 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 144,681 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 136,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Fail 17 Mar 2016 136,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered

Pass 18 Mar 2015 126,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 112,270 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 112,270 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 88,970 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 72,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 72,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 55,689 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,689 miles

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

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

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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DK08 YRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DK08 YRV, 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 DK08 YRV registered?

DK08 YRV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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