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YH08 MFX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,100 mi
Last recorded108,100 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 MFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 108,100 miles

all of underside extremly corroded no holes

parking brake noisey need investergation

Fail 21 Jul 2026 108,100 miles

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

all of underside extremly corroded no holes

parking brake noisey need investergation

Pass 16 Feb 2021 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 103,912 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 96,303 miles

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

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

slight play noted at nearside rear wheel

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,728 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 95,728 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,994 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 87,821 miles

Chassis corrosion

Engine cover fitted

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension warning light on

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 May 2017 87,821 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Chassis corrosion

Engine cover fitted

Engine warning light on

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Suspension warning light on

Underbody corrosion

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 83,090 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play rack end/track rod (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing

Pass 14 Apr 2015 72,112 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,107 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,678 miles

all tyres close to limit

Fail 11 Apr 2014 58,678 miles

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

all tyres close to limit

Pass 8 Apr 2013 47,886 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers not parking properly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,906 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,837 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 MFX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFX, 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 YH08 MFX registered?

YH08 MFX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 MFX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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