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YG08 ZGM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,678 mi
Last recorded145,678 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 ZGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 145,678 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Tyre cut in sidewall (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both inner sills corroded

Chassis corroded

Fuel talk straps corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 136,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower fuel tank guard rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2024 136,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower fuel tank guard rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2023 129,007 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 7 Feb 2023 128,974 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn middle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread distorted

Pass 10 Feb 2022 116,428 miles

intermittent parking brake fault

light corrosion both inner sills

Fail 1 Feb 2022 116,427 miles

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

intermittent parking brake fault

light corrosion both inner sills

Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,884 miles

Both side steps, inner sills and fuel tank guard rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 95,780 miles

engine under trays fitted restricting view

Pass 1 Mar 2019 93,404 miles

Offside Rear brake grabbing

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,063 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 87,926 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 81,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,365 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,785 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 62,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 52,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,024 miles

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,023 miles

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

slight play o/s/f track rod end

Pass 29 Mar 2011 32,927 miles

Advise n/s front wheel bearing has slight roughness

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 ZGM 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 70%.

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 ZGM, 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 ZGM registered?

YG08 ZGM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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