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Y16 JKS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,000 mi
Last recorded126,000 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 JKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 126,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear sill heavily corroded

underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2025 126,000 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill heavily corroded

underbody corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 8 Aug 2024 125,928 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 125,918 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general underbody corrosion including various suspension components

Pass 19 May 2023 125,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2022 125,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2022 125,613 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 123,774 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 123,772 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 113,839 miles

Nearside Front slight play on inner rack end

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 105,160 miles

Both Front Steering Rack Tie Arms Slight Free Play

Both Side Indicator Tell Tales Flashing Fast But Indicators Work At Normal Speed

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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 30 Jan 2019 105,152 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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Steering Rack Tie Arms Slight Free Play

Both Side Indicator Tell Tales Flashing Fast But Indicators Work At Normal Speed

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 94,874 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers Fitted

Free Play In Steering Rack Tie Arms

Indicator Tell Tale Working But Flashing Fast

Under Body Covers Fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2016 78,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Aero Blade (8.2.2)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Under Body Covers Fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers Fitted

Free Play In Steering Rack Tie Arms

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner Pads (3.5.1g)

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

Indicator Tell Tale Working But Flashing Fast

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 71,080 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Alloy has had an aluminium repair

N/S/R Tyre low

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

O/S/R Tyre low

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Alloy has had an aluminium repair

N/S/R Tyre low

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

O/S/R Tyre low

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,450 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,332 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,830 miles

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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Y16 JKS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y16 JKS, 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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Y16 JKS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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