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Y29 LUK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,584 mi
Last recorded133,584 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY29 LUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 133,584 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 125,710 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 123,045 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 28 Jun 2022 120,499 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 120,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 116,555 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 100,905 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 88,085 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,229 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,718 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 56,820 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,637 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,637 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 36,050 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 36,050 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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Y29 LUK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y29 LUK, 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 Y29 LUK registered?

Y29 LUK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 December 2008.

Is Y29 LUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y29 LUK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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