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LY08 XEA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,447 mi
Last recorded176,447 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 176,447 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 13 Nov 2024 176,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 171,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 171,026 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 166,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 161,631 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 161,575 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside front wishbone rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 161,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 149,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 137,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 120,012 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 105,673 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 96,180 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank protective cover damaged

Fail 7 Aug 2014 96,180 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

fuel tank protective cover damaged

off side rear handbrake bracket broken

Pass 12 Aug 2013 84,546 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,255 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,969 miles

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

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 XEA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LY08 XEA, 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 XEA registered?

LY08 XEA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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