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FV57 ZWT

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

140,928 mi
Last recorded140,928 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 140,928 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 138,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 135,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 135,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2023 133,010 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,201 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 126,314 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 123,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 118,929 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 114,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 111,243 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 111,241 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 107,059 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 102,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2015 102,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 21 Jan 2013 71,255 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 58,354 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 44,309 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 ZWT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 ZWT, 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 ZWT registered?

FV57 ZWT is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is FV57 ZWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 ZWT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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