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YC08 WZO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,534 mi
Last recorded148,534 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC08 WZO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner and outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Lower General under body corrosion

Lower Sills and chassis corroded

Rear Lower Fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 141,840 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR+NSF Tyres inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 134,188 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 126,755 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,784 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 105,068 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 98,215 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 88,215 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 88,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 80,410 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 80,410 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,330 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 28 Oct 2014 61,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,119 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,594 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,759 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 30,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,009 miles

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

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

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

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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YC08 WZO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red 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 YC08 WZO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC08 WZO registered?

YC08 WZO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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