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YK08 XGZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,284 mi
Last recorded135,284 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 XGZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 135,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 135,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 125,761 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,110 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,892 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 104,049 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,426 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 93,773 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 88,006 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 81,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 72,137 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 62,534 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 62,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 57,164 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 51,141 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2013 51,119 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre cracks in sidewall

n/s/rear tyre cut but not to cords

Pass 9 Mar 2012 46,160 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 41,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 41,684 miles

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

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 XGZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 XGZ, 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 XGZ registered?

YK08 XGZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YK08 XGZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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