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YG08 GAO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

195,373 mi
Last recorded195,373 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 GAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 195,373 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 176,461 miles

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

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

Lower minor surface rust underneath vehicle advise to wax oil

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 155,172 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 134,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 117,072 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 111,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replacement (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 103,392 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 92,715 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner

Fail 3 Oct 2016 92,715 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,236 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 80,149 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISEY

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,508 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,508 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 90,315 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 60,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,373 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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YG08 GAO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YG08 GAO, 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 YG08 GAO registered?

YG08 GAO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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