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LY08 SKV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

171,462 mi
Last recorded171,462 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY08 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 171,462 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2026 171,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 164,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 161,082 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 159,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2022 155,596 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2022 155,596 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 151,469 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 151,464 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 136,833 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 136,827 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 129,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to front in places (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to nearside rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 129,158 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear to front in places (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside rear to nearside rear in places (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 113,930 miles

console around light switches loose

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 25 Aug 2016 113,886 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

console around light switches loose

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 26 Jun 2015 101,513 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,665 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 80,732 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,192 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 57,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 57,952 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 40,631 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 18,835 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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LY08 SKV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LY08 SKV, 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 LY08 SKV registered?

LY08 SKV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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