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VA57 PYS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,381 mi
Last recorded168,381 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 168,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,681 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 160,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam re new head ligth bud and make work (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps x2 fit new number plad buds and make work (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 153,340 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 153,339 miles

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

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

Battery Not Charging

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,912 miles

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

corrosion to both front air suspension leg struts

Pass 16 Oct 2020 131,422 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,001 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 114,694 miles

corrosion to both front air suspension leg struts

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 23 Oct 2018 114,653 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))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

corrosion to both front air suspension leg struts

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Oct 2017 100,384 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 94,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 85,006 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

vehicle presented with rear seats folded not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,143 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,135 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 46,890 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 35,803 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 PYS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA57 PYS, 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 PYS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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