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YR08 OWY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,304 mi
Last recorded161,304 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 OWY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 161,304 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns and os door steps corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 161,304 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ns and os door steps corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2021 149,978 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 142,758 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 133,144 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 124,554 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 108,868 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,857 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,947 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 67,751 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,327 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,295 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 54,940 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low of tread

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 OWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWY, 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 YR08 OWY registered?

YR08 OWY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is YR08 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 OWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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