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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

A8 YELMOT history

A8 YEL is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

A8 YEL black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
185,309 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A8 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

A8 YEL was last recorded at 185,309 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
180,159 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,150 miles
Average per year
8,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,309 miles
  • 2025 – 180,159 miles
  • 2024 – 173,893 miles
  • 2023 – 168,796 miles
  • 2022 – 162,929 miles
  • 2021 – 155,467 miles
  • 2020 – 148,884 miles
  • 2019 – 141,274 miles
  • 2017 – 133,915 miles
  • 2016 – 125,631 miles
  • 2015 – 112,831 miles
  • 2014 – 99,718 miles
  • 2013 – 93,300 miles
  • 2012 – 80,974 miles
  • 2011 – 65,854 miles
  • 2010 – 52,060 miles
  • 2009 – 41,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,309 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,309 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    185,309 miles
    Test number
    777511364472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,159 miles (+6,266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,159 miles
    Test number
    821938463844
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,893 miles (+5,097)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    173,893 miles
    Test number
    731445664730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel N/S O/S (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass168,796 miles (+5,867)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    168,796 miles
    Test number
    161129075435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass162,929 miles (+7,462)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,929 miles
    Test number
    897402685351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,467 miles (+6,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    155,467 miles
    Test number
    996491648008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,884 miles (+7,610)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    148,884 miles
    Test number
    588611218468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass141,274 miles (+7,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,274 miles
    Test number
    708403567345
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,915 miles (+8,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    133,915 miles
    Test number
    293584572070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass125,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    776876891926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail125,631 miles (+12,800)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,631 miles
    Test number
    191868747795
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass112,831 miles (+13,113)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    112,831 miles
    Test number
    343398682376
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear consul (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre,cut outer sidewall
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  13. Pass99,718 miles (+6,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,718 miles
    Test number
    358172834265
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass93,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    536572243269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,300 miles (+12,326)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,300 miles
    Test number
    969662743200
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass80,974 miles (+15,120)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    427991562214
    • NoteAdvance play nearside front inner rack joint
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades split
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes starting to rust
    • NotePlay in both rear track control arm joints

  17. Pass65,854 miles (+13,794)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    65,854 miles
    Test number
    639642471297
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  18. Pass52,060 miles (+11,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    454970070222
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass41,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,019 miles
    Test number
    513076369271
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about A8 YEL

Does A8 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A8 YEL is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on A8 YEL?
The MOT on A8 YEL is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has A8 YEL done?
A8 YEL was recorded at 185,309 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 8,741 miles a year.
Has A8 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A8 YEL has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2016.
Has the mileage on A8 YEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on A8 YEL find?
A8 YEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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