MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,722 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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 ()
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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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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