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SO08 LYA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,095 mi
Last recorded138,095 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO08 LYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 138,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 130,584 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 121,999 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 120,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 106,974 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 92,279 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 89,459 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,648 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,417 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 64,219 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,175 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,698 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 40,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 24 Jun 2011 29,534 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 29,534 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SO08 LYA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SO08 LYA, 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 SO08 LYA registered?

SO08 LYA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is SO08 LYA safe to buy?

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