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MU57 LEY

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,317 mi
Last recorded121,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU57 LEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 121,317 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear steel pipe rusty. (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres near limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 121,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear steel pipe rusty. (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres near limit of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2015 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 89,570 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 89,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 78,885 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 63,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jun 2011 48,013 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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MU57 LEY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MU57 LEY, 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 MU57 LEY registered?

MU57 LEY is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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