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N70 SRO

2008 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,432 mi
Last recorded154,432 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Land Rover Discovery100,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN70 SRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 154,432 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 148,267 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 148,243 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 4.7 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Coolant header tank empty

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 141,468 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 141,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant header tank empty

Pass 5 Aug 2022 135,352 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 135,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 129,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,578 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,421 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 113,421 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 105,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,908 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 87,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,803 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,240 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,523 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 56,523 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)

Both front brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,749 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,462 miles

Nearside Front 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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N70 SRO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N70 SRO, 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 N70 SRO registered?

N70 SRO is a 2008 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is N70 SRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N70 SRO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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