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MB57 SAB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,251 mi
Last recorded122,251 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB57 SAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 122,251 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,712 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 106,827 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 98,295 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear, inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 89,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 78,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2019 78,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 68,933 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,627 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 13 Apr 2016 68,184 miles

Both rears wearing to edges

Slight play in front suspension arms

Pass 14 Apr 2015 61,600 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 53,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 45,250 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,711 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 35,484 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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MB57 SAB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MB57 SAB, 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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MB57 SAB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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