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CP57 BYO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,194 mi
Last recorded88,194 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 BYO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 88,194 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

heavy corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Jun 2021 87,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

heavy corrosion on underside

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,285 miles

heavy corrosion on underside

Fail 16 Jun 2020 84,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion on underside

upper turbo hose splitting

Pass 14 May 2019 79,054 miles

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

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 May 2018 72,651 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test one rear ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 May 2018 72,650 miles

Offside rear brake binding w/bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt two to rear ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test one rear ()

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 12 May 2017 66,825 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Heavy corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 12 May 2017 66,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Braking system leaking Front to rear brake pip above rear differential Brake performance test not completed (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Heavy corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 5 May 2016 61,798 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 54,234 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Jan 2014 45,087 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 45,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,651 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 26,713 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Dec 2010 18,348 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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CP57 BYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey 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 CP57 BYO, 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 CP57 BYO registered?

CP57 BYO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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