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DA57 SXN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,471 mi
Last recorded139,471 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 SXN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 139,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 138,916 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 137,744 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 137,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 113,160 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 101,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 93,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 87,334 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 82,882 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 79,979 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,213 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 67,396 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 Jan 2014 67,396 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2013 55,663 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 30 Jan 2012 46,298 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,779 miles

O/S/Rear tyre 2mm on tread,1.6 legal limit

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 SXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA57 SXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA57 SXN registered?

DA57 SXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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The MOT history for DA57 SXN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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