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FB57 DPF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

107,742 mi
Last recorded107,742 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB57 DPF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 107,742 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 107,163 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 104,214 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 99,920 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 99,815 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 94,926 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 94,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 80,612 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 May 2018 80,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 May 2017 69,624 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 69,600 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 59,641 miles

N/S front bumper cracked

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 53,951 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,097 miles

corrossion in various prescribed areas at o/s + n/s rear

Fail 16 May 2013 42,649 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 42,649 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 37,552 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 32,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 May 2011 32,173 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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FB57 DPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FB57 DPF, 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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FB57 DPF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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