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LB57 DVY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

136,501 mi
Last recorded136,501 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 DVY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 136,501 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 136,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 131,080 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,557 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 126,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 120,014 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 120,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 114,989 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 114,989 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 110,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bumper reflector broken

T.P.I warning light staying on

Fail 26 Jan 2021 110,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear bumper reflector broken

T.P.I warning light staying on

Pass 30 Jan 2020 104,700 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 98,963 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 98,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2018 93,582 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished (split

Recommend wiper blades change

Tyre pressure warning light staying on

Fail 23 Jan 2018 93,582 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre treads perished (split

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

Recommend wiper blades change

Tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,698 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre pressure warning light staying on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,954 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 83,954 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 79,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn on inner tread

offside front tyre is worn on inner tread

Fail 8 Jan 2015 79,763 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre is worn on inner tread

offside front tyre is worn on inner tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 78,005 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 77,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 71,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2013 71,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2012 54,069 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,597 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,929 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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LB57 DVY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LB57 DVY, 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 LB57 DVY registered?

LB57 DVY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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