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YF08 BWD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

148,666 mi
Last recorded148,666 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 BWD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,666 miles

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

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

general underbody corroison

Pass 24 Jan 2023 131,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 131,016 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 107,973 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 93,491 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,732 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 91,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,208 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 87,192 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 84,924 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,033 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside track arm slight play in ball joint

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,694 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside track arm slight play in ball joint

Pass 30 Apr 2012 41,110 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

Pass 21 Apr 2011 32,547 miles

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

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

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

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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YF08 BWD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YF08 BWD, 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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YF08 BWD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 May 2008.

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