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SV57 GGX

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,649 mi
Last recorded96,649 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV57 GGX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 96,649 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 92,660 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 88,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant level low light on dash

slight corrosion on body

Pass 30 Nov 2020 87,408 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 87,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 82,034 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 82,033 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 May 2018 77,728 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 66,654 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,746 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,938 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,933 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 46,944 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,179 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 30,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate showing signs of deterioration

Rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 19 Jan 2011 23,393 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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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SV57 GGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SV57 GGX, 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 SV57 GGX registered?

SV57 GGX is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is SV57 GGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV57 GGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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