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HN08 YRW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

172,232 mi
Last recorded172,232 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 YRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 172,232 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 167,980 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 167,958 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black smoke on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 160,233 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills have surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower both steps corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush has some movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 157,684 miles

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to back has surface corrosion advise wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 157,677 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front to back has surface corrosion advise wax oil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 50 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s air bag slight hole o/s air bag leaking fluid

Pass 26 Jan 2021 150,498 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 143,214 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 16 May 2017 139,751 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 139,751 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet partial blocked (8.2.3)

advise n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres all approaching 2mm wear indicators 255x60x18

advise n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms rear bushes worn to excess and knocking when driving

advise rear brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2016 124,545 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 124,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 105,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,064 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,443 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 56,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two rearmost seats not presented for test.

Fail 16 May 2012 56,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

two rearmost seats not presented for test.

Pass 18 May 2011 39,776 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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HN08 YRW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HN08 YRW, 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 HN08 YRW registered?

HN08 YRW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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