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LO08 YYR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,778 mi
Last recorded157,778 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 YYR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 157,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 147,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Union corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 138,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,233 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 124,017 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 114,531 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 100,983 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 92,376 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 81,985 miles

rear number plate slightly loose

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear number plate slightly loose

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,062 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 63,001 miles

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

small cut in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Aug 2014 54,320 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 43,593 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 34,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,695 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,024 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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LO08 YYR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LO08 YYR, 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 LO08 YYR registered?

LO08 YYR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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