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DA57 SXJ

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,786 mi
Last recorded139,786 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 SXJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 139,786 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front front bonnet strunts worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 134,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 134,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 129,678 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2023 129,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 May 2022 126,831 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2022 126,831 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 124,486 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 118,383 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 118,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested @ 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both insecure only requires new clips (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside 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) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,043 miles

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

Nearside 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) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 105,474 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 104,292 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 96,909 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2016 96,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,380 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Apr 2015 88,380 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,903 miles

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

suspension light on

Pass 5 Apr 2012 52,398 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 36,877 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 36,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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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DA57 SXJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 DA57 SXJ, 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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DA57 SXJ is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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