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YS57 KYJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

232,368 mi
Last recorded232,368 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 KYJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 232,368 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 221,668 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 212,140 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 202,490 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 202,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 188,956 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 177,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 168,015 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 157,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 142,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,222 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,001 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 102,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 90,088 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,038 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,420 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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YS57 KYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YS57 KYJ, 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 YS57 KYJ registered?

YS57 KYJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is YS57 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 KYJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS57 KYJ have outstanding finance?

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