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SO57 FWA

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,210 mi
Last recorded150,210 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 FWA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 150,210 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 146,272 miles

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

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

Underbody corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 145,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Fail 6 Jul 2022 145,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 21 Apr 2021 136,157 miles

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

vehicle has slight general underside corrosion

Pass 7 May 2020 133,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,775 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,738 miles

Offside Front inner sidewall cut,,,, niot deep enough to reach cording

Fail 25 Apr 2018 121,649 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front inner sidewall cut,,,, niot deep enough to reach cording

Pass 6 Feb 2018 120,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,610 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,137 miles

engine light on dashboard

rear brake discs worn,pitted and scored

rear brake pads close to legal limit(1.5mm thin)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 105,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine light on dashboard

rear brake discs worn,pitted and scored

rear brake pads close to legal limit(1.5mm thin)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 82,528 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,703 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,100 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,158 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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SO57 FWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SO57 FWA, 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 SO57 FWA registered?

SO57 FWA is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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