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YH08 NLC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,330 mi
Last recorded173,330 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 173,330 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 166,402 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 153,283 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S Steering rack ram seals leaking

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 153,213 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S - 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

O/S & N/S Steering rack ram seals leaking

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 148,353 miles

Battery went flat on test

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint O/S & N/S (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 148,352 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated Centre bearing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery went flat on test

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint O/S & N/S (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 142,003 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 133,141 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 133,141 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 124,069 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,527 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 91,707 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 91,707 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,130 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 80,985 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 57,939 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 49,767 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall scuffed.

slight play in both front steering rack arms

Pass 5 Apr 2011 46,824 miles

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

washer fliud low

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

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