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LY57 LVU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,288 mi
Last recorded156,288 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY57 LVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 156,288 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 156,274 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 156,263 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 156,137 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 140,079 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 139,841 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 126,376 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,822 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 108,752 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,102 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 83,012 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 74,652 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 66,083 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 54,588 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,824 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,824 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)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,738 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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LY57 LVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LY57 LVU, 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 LY57 LVU registered?

LY57 LVU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is LY57 LVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 LVU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY57 LVU have outstanding finance?

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