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SD57 OBV

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 OBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 129,899 miles

underside of vehicle of corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2026 129,899 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

underside of vehicle of corroded

Pass 30 May 2025 121,568 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 117,392 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,326 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 116,230 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2022 116,230 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 112,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 99,462 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,947 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 85,947 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2017 84,717 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2016 67,354 miles

parking brake button stick when pushed for off

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 67,354 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air fresh on mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

parking brake button stick when pushed for off

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 60,921 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 53,596 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 53,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,738 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,736 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 11 Jan 2012 38,707 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,817 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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SD57 OBV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black 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 SD57 OBV, 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 SD57 OBV registered?

SD57 OBV is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is SD57 OBV safe to buy?

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