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YK58 VFA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,745 mi
Last recorded130,745 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 130,745 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 129,003 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 128,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 122,528 miles

Nearside Outer door step badly corroded

Offside Outer door step badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2022 122,525 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer door step badly corroded

Offside Outer door step badly corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2021 117,407 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s running boards badly corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2021 117,405 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s n/s running boards badly corroded

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2020 111,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 99,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,094 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,219 miles

Engine bay covers not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 81,932 miles

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,891 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,170 miles

Engine covers and Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 18 Sep 2014 64,368 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,977 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2013 54,977 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,701 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 31,493 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,493 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 VFA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 VFA, 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 YK58 VFA registered?

YK58 VFA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for YK58 VFA shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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