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RY08 EAK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,360 mi
Last recorded39,360 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY08 EAK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 39,360 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 29,261 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 19,121 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 11,923 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 4,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 139,588 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 132,398 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 115,708 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 112,732 miles

both front tyres have cuts to the inner side walls

Fail 11 Mar 2014 100,401 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,401 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,933 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,960 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 54,768 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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RY08 EAK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RY08 EAK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RY08 EAK registered?

RY08 EAK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RY08 EAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY08 EAK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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