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EF57 WLG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,482 mi
Last recorded117,482 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF57 WLG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 117,482 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 116,316 miles

surface corrosion under body

Pass 19 Aug 2023 114,278 miles

surface rust underbody

Pass 20 Aug 2022 112,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 110,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 107,331 miles

ns/os couldnt carry out full inspection of outer sill as sill covers are fitted

ns/os inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 103,960 miles

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

corrosion to nearside & offside sill area's - sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2018 99,736 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 93,305 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside on the limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre is low / worn inner shoulder

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak engine area's

Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease residue around boot (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

play in inner steering arm ball joints

Pass 15 Aug 2015 74,840 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 74,840 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 64,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 64,883 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,410 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,248 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 42,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 25,895 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)

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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EF57 WLG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EF57 WLG, 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 EF57 WLG registered?

EF57 WLG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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