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LR08 ZYV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

164,529 mi
Last recorded164,529 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 ZYV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 164,529 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 164,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 162,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 160,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 150,510 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 139,045 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front steering arms

Fail 28 Mar 2018 139,041 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in both front steering arms

Pass 3 Mar 2017 126,983 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 126,982 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 108,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 91,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 74,107 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,987 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,870 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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LR08 ZYV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LR08 ZYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR08 ZYV registered?

LR08 ZYV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is LR08 ZYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR08 ZYV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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