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YF08 UDL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,442 mi
Last recorded98,442 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 98,442 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 May 2026 98,442 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 May 2025 96,859 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rack end slight movment

Fail 22 May 2025 96,855 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (control unite faulty) (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s rack end slight movment

Pass 30 Apr 2024 92,880 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 92,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture two brake pipes (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2023 88,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 83,485 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 78,592 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 78,592 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2020 75,887 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 70,998 miles

slight knocking from off side lower wishbone

Fail 9 May 2019 70,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

slight knocking from off side lower wishbone

Pass 17 May 2018 64,304 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 59,808 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 52,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 42,044 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,187 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 21,215 miles

Offside Front 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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YF08 UDL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UDL, 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 YF08 UDL registered?

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

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