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K40 TDM

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,486 mi
Last recorded184,486 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 TDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 184,486 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 178,377 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 170,479 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 160,093 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 153,889 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping

Pass 6 Jun 2020 147,920 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 142,449 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 136,644 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 124,730 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 118,703 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 114,247 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 114,247 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 108,311 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 108,311 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,077 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2012 76,703 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,049 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,049 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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K40 TDM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 K40 TDM, 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 K40 TDM registered?

K40 TDM is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is K40 TDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 TDM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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