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FM57 NLK

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

71,717 mi
Last recorded71,717 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 NLK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 71,717 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,978 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 68,327 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 65,614 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 63,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 60,927 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 58,401 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 55,160 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 52,117 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 48,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 45,313 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 45,234 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 40,790 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 38,084 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,470 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 31,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 28,380 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 25,469 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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FM57 NLK 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 94.4%.

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 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 FM57 NLK, 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 FM57 NLK registered?

FM57 NLK is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2008.

Is FM57 NLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 NLK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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