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CY57 EPJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,607 mi
Last recorded122,607 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY57 EPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 122,607 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 103,897 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 101,123 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,803 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 99,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 95,500 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 95,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Unable to carry out decelerometre test due to tyre cords showing.

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,624 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,838 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded.

nsr tyre close to legal limit.

osf tyre close to legal limit.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 30,867 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 30,857 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside 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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CY57 EPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CY57 EPJ, 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 CY57 EPJ registered?

CY57 EPJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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