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DY08 TVC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,752 mi
Last recorded145,752 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 145,752 miles

all underside corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 21 Apr 2026 145,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

all underside corroded

wipers smeary

Fail 18 Apr 2026 145,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector damaged

under body corrosion and some components corroded!

Pass 12 Apr 2025 140,524 miles

rear subframe corroded nearside step upo is corroded.os step up is corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2024 133,128 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 130,150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 130,150 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 125,795 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 125,795 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 117,551 miles

n/s/f cv boot damp

Pass 10 Jul 2020 108,000 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 107,739 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 103,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 93,528 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wall cut but not to cords

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,408 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tyre wall has a cut in it (chalked )

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,594 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 68,917 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 68,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 54,832 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 46,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 37,192 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 TVC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 TVC, 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 DY08 TVC registered?

DY08 TVC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 April 2008.

Is DY08 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY08 TVC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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