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YD08 LXU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

190,956 mi
Last recorded190,956 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD08 LXU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 190,956 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 187,447 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Buckle covers deteriorated, buckles function as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 175,167 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 175,167 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 165,886 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 164,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in the front offside steering arm inner joint

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2017 150,988 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 150,791 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

condensation in nearside head lamp

slight play in offside front rack inner arm

Pass 29 Mar 2016 137,921 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 123,039 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,037 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 107,629 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 92,643 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 92,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2012 72,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 72,680 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 LXU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LXU, 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 YD08 LXU registered?

YD08 LXU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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