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VA57 PYH

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

172,863 mi
Last recorded172,863 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PYH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 172,863 miles

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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 169,136 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 163,897 miles

rear floor and sills corroded

slight wear in both front lower suspension wishbone inner rear bushes

Fail 5 Jan 2021 163,897 miles

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

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

rear floor and sills corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2020 156,244 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 156,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 141,736 miles

n/s/r tyre punctured

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 18 Dec 2018 141,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre punctured

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,145 miles

n/s washer jet poor operation

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 20 Dec 2017 127,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

footbrake spongy

front n/s inner drive shaft boot starting to split

n/s washer jet poor operation

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 6 Dec 2016 111,438 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 97,250 miles

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

slight play in o/s inner of steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,245 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

slight play in o/s inner of steering rack

Pass 16 Dec 2014 82,093 miles

slight play in o/s inner track rod

Fail 15 Dec 2014 82,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in o/s inner track rod

Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,187 miles

Both front lower, rear suspension bushes worn

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in o/s front inner track rod

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,187 miles

Both front lower, rear suspension bushes worn

Slight play in o/s front inner track rod

Pass 19 Dec 2012 57,964 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,902 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,498 miles

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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VA57 PYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VA57 PYH, 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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VA57 PYH is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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