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BT57 KFR

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,990 mi
Last recorded176,990 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 KFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 176,990 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 171,229 miles

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

Nearside Front bonnet latch in op

Fail 3 Jun 2021 171,224 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bonnet latch in op

Pass 28 May 2020 162,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(s) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s minor ()

Rear tyre inner edges worn n/s & o/s

Under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Fail 28 May 2020 162,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear(s) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s minor ()

Rear tyre inner edges worn n/s & o/s

Under trays/covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2019 159,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rearmost ()

Pass 4 Apr 2018 156,319 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 149,905 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 148,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 137,836 miles

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 29 Jan 2015 137,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,535 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 73,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 73,989 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,129 miles

Front brake pads approx 4 mm

Fail 18 Jan 2012 50,121 miles

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

Front brake pads approx 4 mm

Pass 4 Feb 2011 35,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on outer edge

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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BT57 KFR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BT57 KFR, 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 BT57 KFR registered?

BT57 KFR is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 January 2008.

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