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YK58 VFT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 134,535 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 134,528 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 134,485 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 134,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 121,735 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 121,734 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 111,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,787 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 108,278 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 108,228 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 105,143 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside air suspension shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Fuel cap flap does not secure shut

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside air suspension shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 105,143 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Nearside and offside X4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Boot (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside air suspension shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Fuel cap flap does not secure shut

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and offside top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside air suspension shocker tops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Full chassis front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,859 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,859 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,090 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 98,090 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 90,794 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 May 2015 84,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 84,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front fog lamps Innoperable

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 57,835 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,835 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,728 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 15,719 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 VFT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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