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SM57 UOG

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,744 mi
Last recorded140,744 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 UOG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2023 140,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected at wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

chassis is very rusty

oil leak at front

suspension is very rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2022 137,467 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all suspension very rusty

chassis and body very rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2021 133,120 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

both sills corroded but not excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2020 129,001 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 126,076 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 122,186 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 118,173 miles

Central Rear Seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Eml light on

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes soft

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet catch faulty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Sills corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 118,173 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear at front both (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexie at hub (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Seat cover fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure & rattling

Eml light on

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both to flexies (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm bushes soft

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Bonnet catch faulty

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint & lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Sills corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,155 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom rearmost wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Top arm bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Corroded underside but still solid

Engine cover fitted

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,164 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Fail 23 Sep 2014 80,070 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on

Pass 14 Oct 2013 68,041 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 57,520 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,392 miles

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2011 52,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs corroded & worn

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2010 40,862 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 40,862 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 39,650 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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SM57 UOG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM57 UOG, 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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SM57 UOG is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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