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DU08 NYY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,779 mi
Last recorded143,779 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 NYY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 143,779 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 140,579 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 140,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 136,511 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 132,841 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 132,841 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 128,981 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 123,600 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 123,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 120,770 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 113,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 105,046 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,030 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 81,470 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 72,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 63,793 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 54,396 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 54,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 44,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,200 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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DU08 NYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU08 NYY, 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 DU08 NYY registered?

DU08 NYY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is DU08 NYY safe to buy?

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