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YP08 KDX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,979 mi
Last recorded73,979 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 KDX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 73,979 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 69,274 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 69,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 65,618 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 65,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 59,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion around suspension and sub frames

Pass 27 Jul 2022 55,660 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 55,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 52,353 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 51,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,846 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

Prop shaft bearing has slight play center bearing has split (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 43,485 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 43,463 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rear nearside and offside chassis to rear upper arm (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 40,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

nearside and offside front upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre has nail in tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 38,137 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 35,604 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2014 35,604 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 16 May 2013 33,657 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

nail in off side rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2013 33,657 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded at rear

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front brake disc has signs of beeing overheated

off side front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Apr 2012 30,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,680 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,645 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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YP08 KDX 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 69.6%.

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 YP08 KDX, 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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YP08 KDX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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