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BT57 OBV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT57 OBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 127,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2022 125,663 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Mar 2021 125,290 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 116,603 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 113,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,943 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 103,880 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 97,969 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,451 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 85,992 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,992 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,165 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

topped up engine oil 2ltrs

Pass 5 Jan 2011 59,111 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 OBV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT57 OBV, 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 BT57 OBV registered?

BT57 OBV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BT57 OBV safe to buy?

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