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R5 YCN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,318 mi
Last recorded167,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 YCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 167,318 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 162,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 156,237 miles

Central Rear fuel tank guard.

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Hydro bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 147,425 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 147,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 147,312 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 138,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 133,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 126,760 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 120,964 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 113,909 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 107,747 miles

All brake pads are approximately 70% worn

Brake pipes to rear are corroded but not to excess yet.

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)

Underside is muddy and starting to corrode.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 102,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 102,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine cover

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 85,796 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 71,481 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front hydro bushes weak

Fail 10 Feb 2014 71,481 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

both front hydro bushes weak

o/s handbrake guide wearing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,458 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 44,920 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,310 miles

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

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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R5 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R5 YCN, 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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R5 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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