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YL57 LXO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,605 mi
Last recorded139,605 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL57 LXO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 139,605 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 128,106 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 128,016 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 117,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 113,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 104,604 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 104,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 94,692 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 87,822 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 80,642 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear above axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2014 73,371 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 67,052 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,665 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,749 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 30,707 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 30,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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YL57 LXO 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 76.5%.

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 YL57 LXO, 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 YL57 LXO registered?

YL57 LXO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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The MOT history for YL57 LXO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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