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YF08 UDM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

230,943 mi
Last recorded230,943 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 UDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 230,943 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear corroded inner sills

Spare tyre defective ()

corroded side steps

sill covers present

Pass 17 May 2024 219,475 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 219,018 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion on chassis but not excessive

rear subframe corroded but not excessive

unable to check sills on both sides due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2023 210,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (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))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Nearside Rear tyre getting low feathering inner and outer edge's

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 May 2023 210,750 miles

Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn contaminated with diesel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush contaminated with diesel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Suspension system inoperative showing fault on dash (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre feathering getting low inner and outer edge's

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (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))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Nearside Rear tyre getting low feathering inner and outer edge's

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 196,889 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 196,885 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 187,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 187,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 183,504 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 178,515 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 171,375 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 158,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,373 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rose joint has slight play (2.4.G.2)

slight scratching to screen N/S

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,157 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,827 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,313 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,024 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,024 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 May 2012 48,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 34,270 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UDM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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