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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
both side inner sills corroding
fuel tank cradle corroding
rear chassis and suspension components corroding
All suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Both side sills and rear floor corroding
Fuel tank cradle corroding
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All suspension components showing signs of corrosion
Both side sills and rear floor corroding
Fuel tank cradle corroding
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively centre mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
signs of corrosion along both inner sills and rear floor area
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
signs of corrosion along both inner sills and rear floor areas
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Suspension airbag rubber is perishing
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective unable to open fuel door (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front n/s/f tyre down to 10 PSI now 30PSI
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated h/brake intermittant (3.1.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front n/s/f tyre down to 10 PSI now 30PSI
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Central seat belt stiff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear belts not checked due to load
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle trim badly fouling wheel (4.1.D.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central seat belt stiff
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear belts not checked due to load
Spare tyre defective flat ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both inner rack ends slight play
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n /s wiper detieriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FV57 VXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 FV57 VXN, 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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FV57 VXN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.
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