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OE57 VMC

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

131,268 mi
Last recorded131,268 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 VMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,268 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 131,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in between brake flexi hoses as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all offside rear brake pipes including pipe in between brake flexi hoses as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture floor pan / clip area as marked (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system floor pan / clip area as marked (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner part (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside age related corrosion / chassis and inner sills

Pass 30 Oct 2024 127,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2024 127,132 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside, Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2023 121,766 miles

Rear General underbody corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 121,766 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside and Offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear General underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2022 117,906 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush - on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 111,566 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 111,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2020 105,286 miles

front brake discs worn and scored

rear brake pads worn to excess

suspension fault light on

Fail 30 Jun 2020 105,286 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs worn and scored

rear brake pads worn to excess

suspension fault light on

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,311 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,041 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 74,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,609 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 67,037 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 52,445 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 52,445 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,380 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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OE57 VMC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OE57 VMC, 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 OE57 VMC registered?

OE57 VMC is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 February 2008.

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