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DS57 LAM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests39 (31 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

51,505 mi
Last recorded51,505 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

RegistrationDS57 LAM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

31 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 51,505 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 118,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2025 51,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 116,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 50,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 114,516 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 49,960 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 49,960 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 112,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 112,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 49,473 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 49,473 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 108,575 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre rubber slight tear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 48,476 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 48,431 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,580 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,025 miles

windscreen washers weak still provides sufficient fluid to clear windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2020 101,499 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 101,345 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear tca bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 101,343 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear tca bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 47,393 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

front lower rear bushes feel slightly soft.

Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear slight corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

front lower rear bushes feel slightly soft.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,862 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 43,865 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 77,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,898 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 40,530 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 28 Oct 2015 71,426 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 60,550 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 60,533 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,565 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 34,747 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 57,474 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 44,167 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,843 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,666 miles

Nearside Rear 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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DS57 LAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

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 DS57 LAM, 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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DS57 LAM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 November 2008.

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