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HD57 AAE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,867 mi
Last recorded161,867 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD57 AAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 161,867 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 161,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 156,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 149,848 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 149,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged rear (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 142,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 132,510 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 132,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 119,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 114,356 miles

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

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 107,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 98,065 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 85,812 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,150 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 78,137 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all 4 arb to body bushes worn

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,845 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 53,107 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,107 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 42,144 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,322 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,038 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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HD57 AAE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HD57 AAE, 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 HD57 AAE registered?

HD57 AAE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is HD57 AAE safe to buy?

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