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VK57 UZW

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,079 mi
Last recorded132,079 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 UZW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 132,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 116,646 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 108,164 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 103,060 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 90,850 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,850 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,846 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underneath components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,259 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 71,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,677 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 63,677 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 56,587 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 48,794 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,068 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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VK57 UZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK57 UZW, 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 VK57 UZW registered?

VK57 UZW is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VK57 UZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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