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H5 YTH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,713 mi
Last recorded131,713 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 YTH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 131,713 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 126,122 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess outer cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,172 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess outer cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 115,610 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 112,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,340 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 92,020 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 92,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 86,444 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,974 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 71,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 64,906 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 58,470 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,981 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,282 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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H5 YTH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 H5 YTH, 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 H5 YTH registered?

H5 YTH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is H5 YTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 YTH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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