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FV57 ZWP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,987 mi
Last recorded230,987 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 230,987 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated prop bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 219,849 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 210,176 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack joints ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 210,176 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack joints ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 203,465 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all rear joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 193,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 181,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 171,018 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

play in both sides inner rack joints

Pass 29 Jan 2019 155,836 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2019 155,843 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear short (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 139,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides short (3.6.B.2c)

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides inner rack joints (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 139,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides short (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play both sides inner rack joints (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 127,483 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

slight play in both sides steering rack ends

Pass 22 Jan 2016 114,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 8 Jan 2016 114,087 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 16 Jul 2014 86,168 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 82,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,882 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,601 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 56,209 miles

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 ZWP 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 80%.

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 ZWP, 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 ZWP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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