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DA57 XVB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,265 mi
Last recorded127,265 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 127,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bottom of chassis leg (near drive shaft) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion to chassis, floor pan suspension components and brake components

Offside Rear Back plate corroded , not complete

Offside Tank cradle corroded(starting to break in places

Pass 24 Feb 2025 123,847 miles

Fuel tank shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 123,847 miles

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

Fuel tank shield corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 116,948 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 109,021 miles

vehicle dry and flakey underneath

Pass 3 Feb 2022 102,324 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre inside wall ()

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 97,780 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside reflector cracked

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,587 miles

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

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 11 Feb 2020 94,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

light corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2019 88,941 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

rearmost seats folded away

Pass 5 Feb 2018 83,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 75,670 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 75,670 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 67,118 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight cut (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s above rear silencer (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 55,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,182 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 40,744 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,072 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH STEERING ARM JOINTS

Pass 18 Jan 2011 23,754 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)

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 XVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XVB, 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 DA57 XVB registered?

DA57 XVB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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