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CU57 RAD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Cream Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

168,439 mi
Last recorded168,439 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 RAD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 168,439 miles

Much corrosion evident on underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Jul 2026 167,740 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Hand brake not tested due to fault (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Much corrosion evident on underside of vehicle

Not tested both rear wheel bearings due to brake fault

Suspension showing fault

Pass 8 Jul 2025 159,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 150,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AT CLAMP (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,747 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jul 2022 132,461 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 124,347 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 121,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 113,454 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 106,260 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edges worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Fail 19 Apr 2018 106,260 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edges worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle underbody covered in underseal

Pass 12 Jul 2017 101,461 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 101,461 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,350 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

engine & under cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 Feb 2015 83,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 64,792 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 29 Feb 2012 51,002 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four tyres wearing uneven

slight play on both steering rack arms

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,779 miles

all four tyres wearing uneven

slight play on both steering rack arms

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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CU57 RAD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Cream with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU57 RAD, 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 CU57 RAD registered?

CU57 RAD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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