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MT57 FLP

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,876 mi
Last recorded208,876 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 FLP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2024 208,876 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 205,357 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 202,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 196,641 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 192,470 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 184,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 174,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 166,885 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 166,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 143,600 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,542 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 114,537 miles

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 94,242 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 55,693 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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MT57 FLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT57 FLP, 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 MT57 FLP registered?

MT57 FLP is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is MT57 FLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT57 FLP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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