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LY57 LVV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,998 mi
Last recorded157,998 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 157,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 143,590 miles

Rear propshaft centre bearing support deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear propshaft centre bearing support deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2018 134,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 122,638 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 115,080 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,424 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 85,727 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,605 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 68,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 52,329 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 45,306 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 20,567 miles

front brake pads worn low

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 LVV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LY57 LVV, 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 LY57 LVV registered?

LY57 LVV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 January 2008.

Is LY57 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY57 LVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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