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R88 PYB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,959 mi
Last recorded148,959 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 PYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 148,959 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 136,731 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general suspension/under body corrosion

os/ns rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 131,000 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 129,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower arm's are corroded And have bush's started to de-bond (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower arm's are corroded And have bush's started to de-bond (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 129,114 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower arm's are corroded And have bush's started to de-bond (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper and lower arm's are corroded And have bush's started to de-bond (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 126,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Fail 24 Sep 2020 126,937 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing not fully checked due to binding brake

Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,784 miles

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

TPMS light on

Fail 18 Mar 2019 121,730 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Position lamp not working off side front side light (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription missing front (0.1 (b))

Registration plate inscription missing rear (0.1 (b))

Tailgate insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule off side rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 113,277 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 113,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 103,908 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Fail 3 Feb 2017 103,902 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 2 Feb 2016 91,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 82,735 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 70,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 70,435 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,303 miles

advise eng/man/light on

advise tyre presher light 0n

Pass 5 Apr 2012 55,519 miles

tyre pressure light on

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside steering rack slight play

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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R88 PYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 R88 PYB, 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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R88 PYB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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