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MC08 YTS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

233,433 mi
Last recorded233,433 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC08 YTS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 233,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

rear cabin seats folded cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 233,149 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative parking brake cannot be satisfactorily operated/applied (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

rear cabin seats folded cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 adult belts

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 208,594 miles

Rear cabin seats folded cabin loaded not allowing full inspection of 2 rear adult belt

bonnet struts weak not holding bonnet up

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 187,898 miles

Centre rear row of seats, seat back locked but slightly insecure

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 187,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre rear row of seats, seat back locked but slightly insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 164,692 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 148,991 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 127,310 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 127,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 106,397 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Mar 2013 106,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2012 78,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 78,802 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,831 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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MC08 YTS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MC08 YTS, 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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MC08 YTS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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