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YD08 LXH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

249,946 mi
Last recorded249,946 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 LXH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 249,946 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure (Central)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 249,946 miles

Central Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Exhaust heatshield insecure (Central)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 242,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper manifold heat shield deteriorated but still intact

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 227,030 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 215,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 200,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated but still secure

Pass 16 Feb 2015 183,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded and braking away at the edges .

Pass 29 Jan 2014 162,047 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 142,953 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 123,544 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 123,039 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,488 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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YD08 LXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD08 LXH, 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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YD08 LXH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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