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DY57 MUM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

226,960 mi
Last recorded226,960 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY57 MUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 226,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 215,681 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 215,680 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not working (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 173,739 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2021 173,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 128,190 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

wheel alignment pulls right

Pass 24 May 2019 123,150 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both under upper wishbones (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner sill surface corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 108,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner sill surface corrosion

Nearside Rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner sill surface corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 89,698 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 89,696 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 86,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,790 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 81,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner (marked) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,709 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 73,704 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 73,667 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 63,233 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 41,580 miles

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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DY57 MUM 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 65%.

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 DY57 MUM, 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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DY57 MUM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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