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FV08 YDS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,047 mi
Last recorded180,047 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2024 180,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle generally rusty

Pass 25 Jul 2023 174,898 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 171,267 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 166,346 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 156,602 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 143,445 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 137,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 131,617 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 123,792 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 115,664 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 106,302 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 80,456 miles

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

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

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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FV08 YDS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV08 YDS, 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 FV08 YDS registered?

FV08 YDS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is FV08 YDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 YDS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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