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SO57 ODL

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,506 mi
Last recorded106,506 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 106,506 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,633 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 95,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 95,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

floor corroded at rear

fuel tank appears to have been sealed using a bolt and seal

Fail 25 Jan 2022 95,177 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all 4 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

floor corroded at rear

fuel tank appears to have been sealed using a bolt and seal

Pass 21 Oct 2020 92,694 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 91,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 91,307 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding service brake or park brake. (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and rubbing where meets flexible hose. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 85,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shocker gaiter split

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 85,894 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flex hose to junction near steering column and heat shield (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker gaiter split

Nearside Rear suspension not fully checked due to excess play in upper arm bush

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 81,595 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,026 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 70,026 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 58,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 47,305 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,651 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 38,589 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 34,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 29,184 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight fraying on osr occasional seat

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 ODL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ODL, 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 ODL registered?

SO57 ODL is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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