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RA57 UFD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,540 mi
Last recorded140,540 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 UFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 140,540 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 140,539 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning Notchy in rotation (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured wheel bead (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 137,937 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears nearing wear bar indicators (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in nearside inner rack

Pass 19 Dec 2019 131,940 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and steps slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Dec 2019 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn has play when tested on hard ground marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills and steps slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Dec 2018 129,300 miles

under trays on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 106,898 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 106,898 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

unable to check tailgate aperture due to sticking with cold on seal?

Pass 10 Dec 2016 96,381 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 96,381 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,795 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,795 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2014 87,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 87,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 85,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 83,658 miles

Unable to fully inspect fuel lines & brake pipes due to plastic covers & fuel tank.

Pass 21 Feb 2011 75,102 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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RA57 UFD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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