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FV57 YSN

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,000 mi
Last recorded131,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 YSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2015 131,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 117,525 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 117,470 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 83,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 73,643 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,708 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 48,330 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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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FV57 YSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FV57 YSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV57 YSN registered?

FV57 YSN is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 2 January 2008.

Is FV57 YSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 YSN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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