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FM57 UGS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,948 mi
Last recorded134,948 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 UGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 134,948 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2022 134,903 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 126,359 miles

Central Rear light general corrosion

Nearside Front Inner steering rack ball joint

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

Offside Front Inner steering rack ball joint

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 125,175 miles

n/s rear rack end slight play

Fail 14 Nov 2020 125,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear rack end slight play

Pass 25 May 2019 118,246 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) 2x ()

Pass 26 May 2018 114,250 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

air reservoir tank corroding

Fail 26 May 2018 114,250 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged ferrules corroding (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

air reservoir tank corroding

Pass 24 May 2017 109,972 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 109,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,265 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 102,264 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,563 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 87,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,436 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 72,435 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad wear warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nail in offside front tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,031 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 47,031 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 25,582 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 20,365 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 UGS 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 60%.

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 FM57 UGS, 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 UGS registered?

FM57 UGS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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