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RY57 XMD

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,674 mi
Last recorded154,674 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 XMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 154,674 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 153,998 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 143,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 143,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 131,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 122,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 116,563 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 116,558 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 107,878 miles

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 107,871 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak underneath engine and transmission

Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,902 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to sidewall but not exposing cord

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Nearside Front tyre worn close to legal limit

Offside Front tyre has a cut on the sidewall but not exposing cord

Pass 6 Jan 2017 90,912 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,378 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 64,252 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 55,681 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 55,681 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,410 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 49,410 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 43,057 miles

wiper blades have split ends

Fail 2 Oct 2010 43,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

wiper blades have split ends

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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RY57 XMD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY57 XMD, 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 RY57 XMD registered?

RY57 XMD is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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