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YH08 OPO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,619 mi
Last recorded156,619 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 156,619 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 156,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2022 152,987 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 152,978 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Steering angle sensor fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush worn+noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear mounting bush worn+noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Inoperative both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension component leaking Air suspension reservoir corroded+leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative Warning light on (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Both rear brake disc bake plates corroded+insecure

Pass 30 Nov 2020 152,737 miles

Engine system fault message on dashboard

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

Pass 16 May 2019 148,840 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 145,534 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 145,534 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction EPB innoperative (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Air Suspension warning on dashboard (vehicle raising slowly)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 141,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 132,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 126,824 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 126,824 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 114,652 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 99,726 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 99,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,131 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 55,381 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 OPO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 OPO, 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 OPO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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