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GD57 FNA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,381 mi
Last recorded152,381 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 FNA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 152,381 miles

Both row 3 seatbelt locking mechanism casings broken but still function as intended

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 152,335 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Both row 3 seatbelt locking mechanism casings broken but still function as intended

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 135,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 119,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 119,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 102,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 84,426 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 79,795 miles

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 79,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage deformed track rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 73,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 73,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 61,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 61,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 56,226 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 56,134 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

suspension fault light on normal hight selected

Pass 4 Jun 2016 50,758 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 44,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 44,800 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

Fail 16 Jun 2014 38,746 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper does not clear the screen effectively

Pass 29 May 2013 34,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2012 30,705 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,214 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 24,697 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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GD57 FNA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GD57 FNA, 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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GD57 FNA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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