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WJ08 YWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,081 mi
Last recorded176,081 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 YWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn very low on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 164,106 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2021 164,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Rear row (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 150,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES [TO N/S REAR & O/S REAR] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin MORE THAN 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin MORE THAN 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2020 150,375 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MAIN FRONT TO REAR PIPES [TO N/S REAR & O/S REAR] (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin MORE THAN 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INNER BOOT CLIP MISSING (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin MORE THAN 50% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 138,567 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2019 138,565 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (rack end) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner joint (rack joint) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping around outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 19 Mar 2018 124,115 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 19 Mar 2018 124,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,979 miles

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2017 108,976 miles

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

engine covers and undersheilds fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2016 95,626 miles

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

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)

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

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 95,626 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,771 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 67,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 54,322 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,818 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,243 miles

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

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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WJ08 YWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WJ08 YWY, 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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What year was WJ08 YWY registered?

WJ08 YWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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