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YB08 OSW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,846 mi
Last recorded125,846 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 OSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2023 125,846 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 122,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 118,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 115,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,697 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 103,950 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 95,938 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,861 miles

brake pad lamp on

play in rack offside

rear cross body brake pipe corroded

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 May 2014 79,552 miles

oil around nearside transfer box area

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 22 May 2013 69,734 miles

fluid leak from offside advise further investigation

offside track rod end slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2012 55,916 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outside

Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edge & have an undulating wear

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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YB08 OSW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 YB08 OSW, 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 YB08 OSW registered?

YB08 OSW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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