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SC57 PSU

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

154,021 mi
Last recorded154,021 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 PSU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 154,021 miles
Fail 2 May 2021 153,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 145,535 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 145,505 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 145,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 135,299 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 135,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 119,270 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 111,859 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 104,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear seat backrest loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 104,520 miles

Front Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear seat backrest loose

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 14 Mar 2014 95,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2014 95,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 87,052 miles

advise o/s/r tyre wearing on edges advise to replace

advise slight movement from o/s n/s front track rod end

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,385 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 52,599 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 52,599 miles

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

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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SC57 PSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SC57 PSU, 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 SC57 PSU registered?

SC57 PSU is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 February 2008.

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