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Y999 DNM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

181,546 mi
Last recorded181,546 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY999 DNM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 181,546 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 181,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 174,028 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 163,037 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

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

rear screen wiper blade missing

Pass 12 Aug 2022 153,850 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear screen wiper blade missing

Fail 8 Aug 2022 153,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

no oil on dip stick

rear screen wiper blade missing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 145,838 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 145,838 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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,133 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,511 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both side ()

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 128,001 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 121,337 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 121,335 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 107,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 92,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,093 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 79,897 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,256 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 68,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2012 56,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door & wing accident damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2012 56,053 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door & wing accident damaged

Pass 27 May 2011 47,337 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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Y999 DNM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y999 DNM, 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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Y999 DNM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for Y999 DNM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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