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YE08 YXY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

160,992 mi
Last recorded160,992 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 YXY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 160,992 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs worn pads ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

O/S/R tyre worn edges

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,484 miles

n/s of steering rack misted in oil

oi/s wiper blade worn

rear brake discs worn on inner faces

Pass 7 Nov 2023 156,298 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides rear inner sills corroded and holed

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

O/S/R brake disc back plate missing

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 151,984 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs worn pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 160,432 miles

Both sides front tyres starting to wear on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear above fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

oil leaks

Fail 26 May 2022 160,432 miles

Both sides front tyres starting to wear on edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipes to rear above fuel tank starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2021 148,861 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes worn

play in n/s steering rack end

Pass 14 May 2020 143,707 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2020 143,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 140,460 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 135,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,094 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,707 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 121,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 115,226 miles

EM light on

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,991 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 97,570 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,017 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 45,881 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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YE08 YXY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 YE08 YXY, 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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YE08 YXY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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