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NX08 YPY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

212,747 mi
Last recorded212,747 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX08 YPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 212,747 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 200,999 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 198,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 188,768 miles

Slight surface rust underneath.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 177,808 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 177,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 168,725 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 160,629 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 160,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 151,713 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 145,682 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2018 145,671 miles

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

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2017 147,571 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension malfunction lamp on

Fail 13 Jul 2017 137,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' both wipers not parking correctly (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

suspension malfunction lamp on

Pass 22 Jul 2016 130,513 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 120,421 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 108,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,539 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 106,538 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 90,063 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 57,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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NX08 YPY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NX08 YPY, 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 NX08 YPY registered?

NX08 YPY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is NX08 YPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX08 YPY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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