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RA57 RLV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,272 mi
Last recorded160,272 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 RLV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 160,272 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 160,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 149,988 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 138,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 137,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,527 miles

Both front brake discs getting thin

Both front brake pads are close to limits on inner face

Both front side window over tinded

Both rear brake discs getting thin

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Moderate play in N/S/R wheel bearings

N/S/R tyre slightly worn (2.89mm) and worn almost devoid of visible tread on outer edge

Slight play on O/S/F inner track rod ball joint

Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,068 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 104,068 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight to moderate play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Jun 2016 91,293 miles

Air suspension system indicating a fault.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in offside rear suspension tie rod inner joint.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,954 miles

Both wiper blades bit of smearing

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Headlamp aims are on limit

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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RA57 RLV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RA57 RLV, 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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RA57 RLV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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