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YA57 TYW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

261,028 mi
Last recorded261,028 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA57 TYW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2018 261,028 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 256,624 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 249,446 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 249,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 233,833 miles

front brake pads low/required in approx 2-3000 miles

rear brake pads low/required in approx 2,000 miles

Fail 21 Jan 2016 233,833 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n.s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o.s rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads low/required in approx 2-3000 miles

rear brake pads low/required in approx 2,000 miles

Pass 11 Feb 2015 219,585 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 197,383 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 197,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 166,695 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 130,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,104 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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YA57 TYW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA57 TYW, 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 YA57 TYW registered?

YA57 TYW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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