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PL57 FZB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

179,783 mi
Last recorded179,783 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 FZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 179,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Low engine oil

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats folded down/loaded at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 179,783 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam ()

Low engine oil

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear seats folded down/loaded at time of test

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 150,839 miles

All wheel bearings noisy (possibly transmission)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 May 2017 150,719 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All wheel bearings noisy (possibly transmission)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 124,594 miles

STRONG ADVISE Play in nearside rear upper,inner suspension bush

STRONG ADVISE Play in offside front lower, inner suspension bush

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

object stuck in nearside front tyre tread

Fail 31 May 2016 124,594 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE Play in nearside rear upper,inner suspension bush

STRONG ADVISE Play in offside front lower, inner suspension bush

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

object stuck in nearside front tyre tread

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,028 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 124,028 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 119,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 119,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 108,802 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 14 Dec 2011 97,608 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres worn badly on inner edges,on legal limit

Pass 15 Dec 2010 90,238 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage in fr number plate

slight wear in both steering arm joints

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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PL57 FZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 PL57 FZB, 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 PL57 FZB registered?

PL57 FZB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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