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YT08 MXB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

177,309 mi
Last recorded177,309 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 MXB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2025 177,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 174,943 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 171,191 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 165,401 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 160,511 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 155,986 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 150,291 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 141,664 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 136,839 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 130,802 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 109,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 83,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,744 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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YT08 MXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT08 MXB, 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 YT08 MXB registered?

YT08 MXB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 MXB safe to buy?

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