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GN08 YSP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

106,903 mi
Last recorded106,903 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 YSP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 106,903 miles

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter slight deterioration

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

Nearside Rear brake disc shield missing

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 106,900 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner c v gaiter slight deterioration

Nearside Rear brake disc shield missing

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 104,983 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 102,246 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 97,150 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 97,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative warning light on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2023 97,136 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative warning light on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2022 86,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just starting to wear on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 81,602 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 79,469 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 79,469 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 73,357 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 73,357 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 67,664 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 63,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 62,806 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,379 miles

slight noise to n/s/f wheel

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,567 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,646 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 41,393 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE WORN

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,559 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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GN08 YSP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GN08 YSP, 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 GN08 YSP registered?

GN08 YSP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is GN08 YSP safe to buy?

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