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N40 SGS

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,241 mi
Last recorded114,241 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 SGS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 114,241 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Dec 2023 109,628 miles

Rear seats removed

Pass 22 Dec 2022 104,517 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Dec 2022 104,514 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,310 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 95,351 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 95,339 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 90,503 miles

Offside bodysill corroded, protective cover fitted preventing complete inspection

Fail 12 Dec 2019 90,500 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside bodysill corroded, protective cover fitted preventing complete inspection

Pass 17 Dec 2018 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,675 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 74,164 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 71,500 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 58,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 51,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 38,609 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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N40 SGS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N40 SGS, 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 N40 SGS registered?

N40 SGS is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for N40 SGS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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