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YK58 HWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,991 mi
Last recorded167,991 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK58 HWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 167,991 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 163,720 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 160,373 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 156,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 152,168 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 146,177 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 138,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 127,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 117,709 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 113,207 miles

Engine lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Sep 2015 109,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 109,571 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

eml warning light on

Pass 29 Jul 2014 106,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads worn to min allowed thickness(attention soon needed)

slight damage to drivers seatbelt

Fail 29 Jul 2014 106,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads worn to min allowed thickness(attention soon needed)

slight damage to drivers seatbelt

Pass 23 Jul 2013 92,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 66,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,791 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 58,791 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear 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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YK58 HWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK58 HWY, 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 HWY registered?

YK58 HWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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