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HG08 RYK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG08 RYK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 114,805 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 108,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 100,852 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,935 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,504 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Air strut corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Air strut corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 72,180 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes departing from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes departing from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Air strut corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Air strut corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate excessively corroded.

Under trays and engine covers fitted.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 66,179 miles

slight play in both front tie rods

Pass 23 Sep 2016 60,508 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnetced

Offside side step advanced corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 60,506 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire disconnetced

Offside side step advanced corrosion

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 54,166 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both sides lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 45,868 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 45,868 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 36,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,517 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 18,333 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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HG08 RYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HG08 RYK, 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 HG08 RYK registered?

HG08 RYK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for HG08 RYK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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