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YA08 GBX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,887 mi
Last recorded145,887 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 GBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 145,887 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 141,563 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2024 141,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 135,699 miles

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack End's (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Seat's Away No Seat Belt Check's

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 20 Jun 2022 129,899 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack Ends (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Seats Folded Away No Seat Belt Check

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,163 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack Ends (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,368 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering Rack Weeping Oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,754 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil steering rack leaking slightly out of both boots (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 113,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly leaking cv grease but no visible splits (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil steering rack leaking slightly out of both boots (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,588 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 95,066 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 94,883 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front tyre valve cracked

Offside Front tyre valve cracked

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 87,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 87,694 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 79,451 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 65,770 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,126 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 35,353 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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YA08 GBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YA08 GBX, 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 YA08 GBX registered?

YA08 GBX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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