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YK08 XGY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

112,431 mi
Last recorded112,431 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XGY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 112,431 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 106,817 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 96,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 87,820 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 78,982 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,266 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70R17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,258 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Mar 2015 58,267 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,985 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 45,869 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

near side front tyre wearing on inner edge

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge down to 0mm

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in near side front track rods

slight play in off side front track rod

Pass 24 Feb 2012 37,907 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 29,631 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 29,631 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 XGY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XGY, 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 YK08 XGY registered?

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

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