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YB08 WLD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 WLD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 173,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 164,794 miles

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

Nearside Front pad loom rubbing wheel

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pad warning light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 155,173 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 144,398 miles

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 144,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Plastic sill guards fitted obscuring some prescribed area's.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 137,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 137,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 128,911 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 121,073 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 112,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 100,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,717 miles

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 Oct 2016 85,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,462 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 67,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,486 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 50,328 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 44,237 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 34,776 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 WLD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

YB08 WLD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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