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YB08 WLA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,030 mi
Last recorded132,030 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 132,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n.s & o.s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n.s & o.s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to underbody

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2025 123,049 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2025 123,047 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 116,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 107,044 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 107,032 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 98,943 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 92,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 86,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,901 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 73,087 miles

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

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

eml on

Pass 22 Feb 2017 64,207 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 57,648 miles

Nearside Front tie-rod arm play

Pass 11 Jun 2015 55,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,659 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 42,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 42,295 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,590 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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YB08 WLA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

YB08 WLA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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