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FM57 XHV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,693 mi
Last recorded159,693 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 159,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,567 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,564 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 133,548 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2017 133,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 122,451 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Slight play in n/s steering rack arm

Pass 24 Nov 2015 112,930 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner rack joints have slight play

both front lower arm hydro bushes weakening

engine cover fitted

high tone horn inop

os hand brake guide is wearing

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 96,799 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 73,965 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,211 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 52,211 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,511 miles

slight play in steering rack

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 XHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XHV, 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 XHV registered?

FM57 XHV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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