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YR08 YCN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

200,842 mi
Last recorded200,842 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 200,842 miles

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

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

no reverse lights

Pass 11 Mar 2025 197,570 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHTS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 192,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 192,090 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 186,785 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Signs of rodent damage to some wiring to the transmission

Pass 21 Mar 2022 186,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 186,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 179,267 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 179,264 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 169,823 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES LOW

BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.................EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 27 Mar 2019 160,357 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 31 May 2018 153,859 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM

Fail 31 May 2018 153,859 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S FRONT INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 3 Apr 2017 143,758 miles

BOTH FRONT VALVE STEMS PERISHING

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S INNER STEERING ARM

Pass 22 Mar 2016 131,253 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Mar 2016 131,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,498 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,296 miles

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

e/m light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 71,519 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 35,323 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,323 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

rear discs slightly worn

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 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YR08 YCN, 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 YCN registered?

YR08 YCN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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