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YK08 HSX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,803 mi
Last recorded155,803 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 HSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 155,803 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 149,467 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 141,693 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 133,725 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,206 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 125,202 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2014 109,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 90,205 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,482 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,321 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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YK08 HSX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK08 HSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK08 HSX registered?

YK08 HSX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YK08 HSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 HSX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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