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YK58 HFS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,120 mi
Last recorded149,120 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 HFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 149,120 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 146,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 146,049 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 141,520 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,581 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 131,581 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 119,444 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DULL (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated CATCH (3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 105,877 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 105,877 miles

Headlamp aim too high ONE MIN ONE MAX (1.8)

Indicator switch faulty AFFECTING FULL BEAM (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 91,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,309 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 76,833 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2014 63,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Aug 2014 63,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,230 miles

Both front wipers smearing slightly

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer

Pass 12 Jul 2012 37,188 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 28,675 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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YK58 HFS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 YK58 HFS, 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 YK58 HFS registered?

YK58 HFS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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