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EY08 UAG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

265,724 mi
Last recorded265,724 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 UAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 265,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 262,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 253,194 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Feb 2024 253,194 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2023 243,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 235,616 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 213,083 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 190,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing inner edge and has deep cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre deep cuts through tread

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre BALD inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2019 158,867 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 115,265 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 109,053 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,043 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 97,825 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 87,597 miles

NSF and OSF wiper blades are split but clear screen effectively

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

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

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

OSF Tyre is out of shape but meets MOT requirements at test time

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 87,597 miles

NSF and OSF wiper blades are split but clear screen effectively

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

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

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

OSF Tyre is out of shape but meets MOT requirements at test time

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 61,119 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 61,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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EY08 UAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EY08 UAG, 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 EY08 UAG registered?

EY08 UAG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EY08 UAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 UAG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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