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OY08 ZSD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

116,549 mi
Last recorded116,549 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 ZSD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 116,549 miles

the underside of vehicle surface corrosion on main chassis

Fail 25 Apr 2026 116,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

the underside of vehicle surface corrosion on main chassis

Pass 16 Apr 2020 114,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 114,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,608 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule under upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 103,541 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread is worn low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2017 97,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread is worn low

Various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 90,186 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 90,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing inner bush worn to excess (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 83,035 miles

O/s/f to rear brake pipe is corroded

both front tyres are are at the wear limit and are perished

n/s/r tyre has a nail in

Pass 2 May 2014 77,807 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 77,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear seats in stowed position unable to carry out seat belt check

Pass 10 Apr 2013 68,610 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 68,608 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,548 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 57,542 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 47,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 47,901 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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OY08 ZSD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 OY08 ZSD, 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 ZSD registered?

OY08 ZSD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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