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YK08 YYJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,589 mi
Last recorded98,589 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 YYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 98,589 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 95,791 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 95,791 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,614 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 87,036 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 83,614 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,976 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 77,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 73,626 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 69,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 65,133 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 55,351 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,637 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,806 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 37,888 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 37,888 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 YYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

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

Is YK08 YYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK08 YYJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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