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RM57 PUB

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,074 mi
Last recorded149,074 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRM57 PUB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 149,074 miles

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

Underside Of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 146,853 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s and o./s inner sills surface corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted

under side of vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 24 May 2023 144,816 miles

GENERAL CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources RIGHT LAMP NOT WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 138,411 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,407 miles

LEAK FROM STEERING RACK ON O/S/F

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

Fail 18 May 2021 129,125 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

LEAK FROM STEERING RACK ON O/S/F

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both ends of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 121,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 cuts in tread reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front and rear bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component both ends of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 112,821 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and oDl bushk N/S and O/S rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,637 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 93,747 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 87,014 miles

Rear pads appear low

Stone chip in screen

Fail 31 May 2016 87,008 miles

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

Rear pads appear low

Stone chip in screen

Pass 29 May 2015 80,677 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres 4mm

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 29 May 2015 80,675 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

both front tyres 4mm

n/s/f tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 30 May 2014 78,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small chips in screen

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,581 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,598 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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RM57 PUB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RM57 PUB, 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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RM57 PUB is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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