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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

LR08 YLKMOT history

LR08 YLK is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 171,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

LR08 YLK black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
171,618 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 YLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 YLK was last recorded at 171,618 miles on 18 May 2026, 8,604 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,014 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,604 miles
Average per year
8,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,618 miles
  • 2025 – 163,014 miles
  • 2024 – 157,765 miles
  • 2022 – 154,051 miles
  • 2021 – 148,174 miles
  • 2020 – 142,852 miles
  • 2019 – 135,776 miles
  • 2018 – 131,369 miles
  • 2017 – 121,424 miles
  • 2016 – 111,086 miles
  • 2015 – 103,653 miles
  • 2014 – 92,913 miles
  • 2013 – 77,857 miles
  • 2012 – 62,899 miles
  • 2011 – 46,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,618 miles
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,618 miles (+8,604)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    171,618 miles
    Test number
    834160921794
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass163,014 miles (+5,249)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    163,014 miles
    Test number
    949805456338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacing (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner and outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,765 miles (+3,714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    869726191838
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has age related corrosion

  4. Pass154,051 miles (+5,877)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    154,051 miles
    Test number
    406405254363
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass148,174 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    148,174 miles
    Test number
    833509368854
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail148,172 miles (+5,320)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,172 miles
    Test number
    567685626740
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass142,852 miles (+7,076)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,852 miles
    Test number
    989191813382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass135,776 miles (+4,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,776 miles
    Test number
    808125759795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,369 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    131,369 miles
    Test number
    407963751325
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass128,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    827646200214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail128,091 miles (+6,667)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,091 miles
    Test number
    633278367421
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  12. Pass121,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,424 miles
    Test number
    243650540793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail121,424 miles (+10,338)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,424 miles
    Test number
    809184645647
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass111,086 miles (+7,433)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,086 miles
    Test number
    644604251765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,653 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    689273085073
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  16. Pass103,653 miles (+10,740)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    835343985095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade split
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade split

  17. Pass92,913 miles (+15,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    327592254098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass77,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    579289553034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,857 miles (+14,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,857 miles
    Test number
    719419253061
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass62,899 miles (+16,323)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,899 miles
    Test number
    636686062025
    • NoteDrivers seat belt webbing slight damage

  21. Pass46,576 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    46,576 miles
    Test number
    969661181029
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth inner edge.
    • NoteSlight play offside track rod end
    • NoteSteering rack damp (gaiters area).

Questions about LR08 YLK

Does LR08 YLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 YLK is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 YLK?
The MOT on LR08 YLK is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 YLK done?
LR08 YLK was recorded at 171,618 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 8,250 miles a year.
Has LR08 YLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 YLK has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR08 YLK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR08 YLK find?
LR08 YLK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 3 advisories: chassis corroded; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge.

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