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SP57 FHO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,717 mi
Last recorded88,717 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP57 FHO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 88,717 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 88,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 80,856 miles

Amber Brake lamp illuminating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,390 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 67,341 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs starting to rust on edges

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 54,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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SP57 FHO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP57 FHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP57 FHO registered?

SP57 FHO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is SP57 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP57 FHO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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