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VX57 PXE

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,641 mi
Last recorded169,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 PXE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 169,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2024 169,641 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour AND O/S/F (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 May 2020 166,411 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 166,405 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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 155,386 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 133,746 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 110,044 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded above chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,041 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 102,544 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 91,469 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 70,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 67,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 56,252 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 56,252 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in it

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it

Fail 23 Mar 2012 44,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in it

nearside rear tyre has two nails in it

Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,285 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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VX57 PXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VX57 PXE, 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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VX57 PXE is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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