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FM57 XJG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,895 mi
Last recorded119,895 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 XJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 119,895 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2018 119,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 100,413 miles

Nearside Front steering rack end joint has slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2017 100,412 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front steering rack end joint has slight play

Offside Front discs back plate inscure

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,875 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear boot seats not tested

Fail 10 Nov 2016 89,860 miles

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

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear boot seats not tested

Pass 16 Nov 2015 75,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 68,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 57,902 miles

N/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

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

O/s rear tyre has slight cracking.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 46,205 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 35,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 24,071 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 24,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XJG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XJG, 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 XJG registered?

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

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