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DY08 OCB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY08 OCB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 140,573 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 137,447 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 134,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 134,146 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 129,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 124,782 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively on limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 120,382 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,529 miles

brake pipes corroded advise further inspection soon

Fail 15 Jan 2020 115,529 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroded advise further inspection soon

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 96,252 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 78,166 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 71,921 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 68,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 64,398 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 58,885 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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DY08 OCB 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 DY08 OCB, 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 DY08 OCB registered?

DY08 OCB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is DY08 OCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 OCB 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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