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YH08 EHN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,698 mi
Last recorded248,698 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2026 248,698 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underside component age related surface corrosion

under trays and covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 10 Jan 2025 240,132 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 229,486 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2024 229,482 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 215,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2023 215,920 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated wont disengage (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 206,090 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 206,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Steering rack inner end slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2020 195,663 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 195,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 186,557 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 186,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 175,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 175,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on tyre tread face ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 162,368 miles

3rd row of seats folded down. unable to check seat belts.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 153,233 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,384 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 143,787 miles

both front tyres approaching wearbands

Pass 26 Mar 2013 128,316 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 128,316 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 102,194 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 102,194 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,673 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 77,545 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 EHN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EHN, 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 EHN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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