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YR08 OWJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,246 mi
Last recorded112,246 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 OWJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 112,246 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,013 miles

Nearside Front Inner inner drive shaft boot leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2018 84,026 miles

Nearside Front inner cv boot weeping grease

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,650 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 78,425 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 77,079 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 73,326 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 73,325 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 67,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,053 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 60,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 52,579 miles

offside front tyre worn uneven

play in offside steering rack

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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YR08 OWJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR08 OWJ, 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 YR08 OWJ registered?

YR08 OWJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 March 2008.

Is YR08 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 OWJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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