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PJ08 YUO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,992 mi
Last recorded161,992 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 YUO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 161,992 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 161,198 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 153,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop bearing support bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper and lower arms corroded especially around bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm both upper and lower corroded especially around bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear disc backing plates corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded but tank still secure

Fail 19 Nov 2024 153,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop bearing support bush (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front upper and lower arms corroded especially around bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm both upper and lower corroded especially around bushes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear disc backing plates corroded

fuel tank cradle corroded but tank still secure

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,209 miles

Central prop bearing has play

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in steering joints

Pass 6 Dec 2022 141,640 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 135,579 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion on body (sills)

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,077 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Dec 2019 121,253 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,909 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 108,908 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 96,677 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,790 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded back to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,190 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,949 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 66,909 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 52,294 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 41,946 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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PJ08 YUO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PJ08 YUO, 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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PJ08 YUO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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