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CU57 SNZ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 SNZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,030 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2025 80,567 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 75,932 miles

Engine cover fitted

Front Brakes binding slightly

General under body corrosion/chassis

Lower under cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides/tie rods

Rear [Backrow] seat belts not checked as seats not in use time of test

Fail 12 Apr 2024 75,902 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin APROX 3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel SUSPECT TIE RODS (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 70,948 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 70,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 64,734 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,920 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre x3?

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

Fail 23 Apr 2021 51,920 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre x3?

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,887 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,183 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,365 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2017 35,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 35,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 31,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 27,710 miles

2 X OUTER SILLS PLASTICS

225/60/18 X 4

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 23,423 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,402 miles

255/60/18 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/12

Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,948 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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CU57 SNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue 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 SNZ, 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 SNZ registered?

CU57 SNZ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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