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YH08 EGK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,722 mi
Last recorded158,722 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 EGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 158,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 149,964 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 138,973 miles

Centre silencer hanger has corroded off. Exhaust still well supported.

EML on

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess The parking brake cable has rubbed through it original bracket and has been zip tied to the suspension arm. This is causing it to rub on the wheel rim. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat isofixed in place. Unable to check the buckling and release of the seat belt. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive weap from front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

x2 washer jets blocked

Fail 3 May 2022 138,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge and visible through a small cut in the tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Centre silencer hanger has corroded off. Exhaust still well supported.

EML on

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess The parking brake cable has rubbed through it original bracket and has been zip tied to the suspension arm. This is causing it to rub on the wheel rim. (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack boot is loose but not insecure and also has a seepage of PAS fluid. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs also lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat isofixed in place. Unable to check the buckling and release of the seat belt. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive weap from front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

x2 washer jets blocked

Pass 23 Feb 2021 131,588 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 121,252 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 110,065 miles

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

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Fail 21 Mar 2019 110,065 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

slight underside corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2018 101,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,900 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,792 miles

Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine managment light staying on

Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,449 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 75,754 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 75,754 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,423 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 57,806 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 57,792 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 41,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 25,939 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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YH08 EGK 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 YH08 EGK, 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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YH08 EGK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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