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NT08 BYO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,766 mi
Last recorded191,766 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT08 BYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 191,766 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 182,155 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiter perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear no seat belts and seats fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2025 182,155 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front very corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both gaiter perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged top flexy rubbing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear no seat belts and seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2024 178,009 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 177,814 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 172,504 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off in front windscreen (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 165,967 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 164,757 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 164,757 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 163,624 miles

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 163,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 156,831 miles

All tyres wearing

Engine light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 11 Jun 2018 156,831 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Side step brackets (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All tyres wearing

Engine light on

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 26 May 2017 148,307 miles

SERVICE BRAKE efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

play in steering rack joints

Pass 18 May 2016 129,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slighty play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2015 109,803 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,314 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 49,039 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 49,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 28,176 miles

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

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

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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NT08 BYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NT08 BYO, 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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NT08 BYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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