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NB57 COU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,756 mi
Last recorded129,756 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB57 COU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 129,756 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 123,481 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 121,525 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 116,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 116,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,309 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 94,497 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,615 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,615 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 66,901 miles

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside head lamp main beam didnt cancel once during test, possible fault with headlamp

Pass 17 May 2016 58,514 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 May 2015 51,251 miles

Offside Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 45,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 37,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 37,498 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 34,878 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 29,722 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 25,680 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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NB57 COU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NB57 COU, 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 NB57 COU registered?

NB57 COU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

Is NB57 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB57 COU shows 21 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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