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YA08 VFH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,898 mi
Last recorded111,898 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Feb 2026 111,898 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both inner sills corodded

chassis corodded

front pads wearing low

rear wishbones corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2025 107,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 105,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 103,642 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 101,165 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 95,043 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 89,606 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 84,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 80,198 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front arm rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,143 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 69,925 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 64,071 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 57,496 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 51,077 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 44,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 36,678 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 VFH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VFH, 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 VFH registered?

YA08 VFH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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