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OY08 HWC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,719 mi
Last recorded159,719 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 HWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2025 159,719 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

genral under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2023 154,414 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 137,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 129,171 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside & nearside ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2020 121,560 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 113,386 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 107,530 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts & rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 100,037 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 11 May 2016 91,882 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 14 May 2015 81,545 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 71,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 65,606 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 53,447 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 31,575 miles

rear tyres centre tread getting low .large engine covers fitted

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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OY08 HWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY08 HWC, 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 OY08 HWC registered?

OY08 HWC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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