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LB08 YYG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,763 mi
Last recorded154,763 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 YYG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 154,763 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 141,425 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 141,425 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 134,366 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arms rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 121,896 miles

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

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

PROPSHAFT CENTRE RUBBER

SIDE STEPSS BADLY CORRODED

Pass 1 Jul 2020 109,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 105,353 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 101,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 100,513 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 100,388 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,755 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 90,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 78,636 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 78,176 miles

slight wear in nearside rack arm

Pass 15 May 2013 72,785 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 72,785 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 62,504 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 53,642 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 53,636 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LB08 YYG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB08 YYG, 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 LB08 YYG registered?

LB08 YYG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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