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LN08 YVC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,496 mi
Last recorded178,496 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN08 YVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 178,496 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both undersills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 173,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 167,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 159,869 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

Fail 19 May 2022 159,045 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission Bottom of auto box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 152,082 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2021 152,082 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking at flexi hose joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 145,982 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 May 2020 145,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2019 136,795 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front head lamps slightly differnt colours

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,963 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 127,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,287 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 117,287 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 107,985 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 107,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 93,580 miles

slight rusting on rear brake pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2014 82,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 70,748 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,756 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 46,164 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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LN08 YVC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LN08 YVC, 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 LN08 YVC registered?

LN08 YVC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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