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KE08 YFM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,051 mi
Last recorded206,051 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE08 YFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 206,051 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both side steps

vehicle chassis undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 203,302 miles

Both Side-Steps excessively corroded (Trip Hazard

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle chassis corroded Front & Rear , not excessive

Pass 23 Oct 2023 200,130 miles

Both sides, side-steps excessively corroded/Trip Hazard

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 11 Oct 2022 196,966 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 188,231 miles

Inner and outer body sills showing corrosion, but not excessive yet.

Offside Reflector damaged/broken, but secure.

Rear Subframe, inc attached suspension/braking showing corrosion, to exposed steel surfaces, quite bad now.

Rear Upper Floor pan coated with wax oyl, restricting inspection of corrosion.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 179,241 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s rear inner shoulders worn & lumpy tread pattern. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle floor & chassis coated with black under seal

Pass 16 Oct 2019 174,040 miles

Vehicle floor & chassis coated with black under seal

o/s n/s front brake discs corroded edges

o/s n/s front wheels tight to rotate (possible brakes binding)

Pass 22 Oct 2018 162,588 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front lower (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle floor & chassis coated with black under seal

o/s n/s front wheels tight to rotate (possible brakes binding)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 147,195 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 147,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 132,223 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 132,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 126,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 118,770 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 118,424 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 118,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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KE08 YFM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 KE08 YFM, 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 KE08 YFM registered?

KE08 YFM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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