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YM08 LYZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,402 mi
Last recorded146,402 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM08 LYZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 146,402 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

Fail 21 Aug 2025 146,402 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER AND OUTTER SIL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

REAR SEATBELTS NOT TESTED

Pass 25 Jul 2024 137,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 12 Jul 2023 126,436 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Aug 2022 121,671 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 18 Aug 2021 113,853 miles

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

upper and lower coves fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2021 113,845 miles

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2020 100,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 99,438 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm back bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,677 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 95,677 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arms back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 89,545 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 89,554 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush- Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,723 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides- rear bsuh (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush- bonding starting to deteriorate (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,301 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,616 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 70,616 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 54,569 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 54,562 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 45,616 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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YM08 LYZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YM08 LYZ, 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 YM08 LYZ registered?

YM08 LYZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YM08 LYZ shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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