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GR57 AUF

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,760 mi
Last recorded105,760 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 AUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 105,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 105,753 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Jan 2024 103,054 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2023 100,653 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,850 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 92,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 89,283 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,034 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 79,081 miles

Minor surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 71,242 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 62,230 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,167 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,130 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2014 45,130 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 34,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2012 24,118 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 15,991 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 15,991 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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GR57 AUF 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 78.9%.

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 GR57 AUF, 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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What year was GR57 AUF registered?

GR57 AUF is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is GR57 AUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR57 AUF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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