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EK08 YMR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,027 mi
Last recorded121,027 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 YMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 121,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,313 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,165 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 108,133 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 103,381 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 100,115 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,097 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 93,362 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 93,362 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 88,014 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 81,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 72,779 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 72,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 65,395 miles

stone chip out of the swept area

Fail 15 Apr 2011 65,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

stone chip out of the swept area

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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EK08 YMR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK08 YMR, 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

How do I check the history of EK08 YMR?

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What year was EK08 YMR registered?

EK08 YMR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is EK08 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 YMR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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