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Land Rover Discovery

Yellow · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

C8 LAGMOT history

C8 LAG is a yellow diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1995. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,693 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

C8 LAG yellow 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 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
197,693 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
1 Aug 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LAG was last recorded at 197,693 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 2,565 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,128 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,565 miles
Average per year
3,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,693 miles
  • 2025 – 195,128 miles
  • 2023 – 194,592 miles
  • 2021 – 192,341 miles
  • 2020 – 190,460 miles
  • 2019 – 188,303 miles
  • 2018 – 187,781 miles
  • 2017 – 184,217 miles
  • 2016 – 180,499 miles
  • 2015 – 178,181 miles
  • 2014 – 175,023 miles
  • 2013 – 171,024 miles
  • 2012 – 168,213 miles
  • 2011 – 163,147 miles
  • 2010 – 157,690 miles
  • 2009 – 148,548 miles
  • 2008 – 144,901 miles
  • 2007 – 139,431 miles
  • 2006 – 133,938 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,693 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front And rear tyres slightly cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,693 miles (+2,565)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    197,693 miles
    Test number
    858262682898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass195,128 miles (+536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    195,128 miles
    Test number
    854515829702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass194,592 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    194,592 miles
    Test number
    294591590282
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail194,592 miles (+864)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,592 miles
    Test number
    336222332884
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass193,728 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    193,728 miles
    Test number
    377198020519
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail193,728 miles (+1,387)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,728 miles
    Test number
    228671760391
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass192,341 miles (+1,881)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,341 miles
    Test number
    855023876332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass190,460 miles (+2,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    190,460 miles
    Test number
    216567234680
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Passenger
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass188,303 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,303 miles
    Test number
    259130259527
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  10. Fail188,302 miles (+521)11 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,302 miles
    Test number
    132561045427
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported To rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Electrical wiring insecure And rear (4.11 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass187,781 miles (+3,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    187,781 miles
    Test number
    200396364791
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass184,217 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    184,217 miles
    Test number
    835970055299
    • AdvisoryFront And rear tyres slightly cracked
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Fail184,216 miles (+3,717)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,216 miles
    Test number
    577868794588
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing Buckle (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Cross axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber insecure Washer missing (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront And rear tyres slightly cracked
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  14. Pass180,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    180,499 miles
    Test number
    141145260631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail180,498 miles (+2,317)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    916948099681
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

  16. Pass178,181 miles (+3,158)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    178,181 miles
    Test number
    856570055142
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnderbody covered in substance obscuring view to some components

  17. Pass175,023 miles (+3,999)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    175,023 miles
    Test number
    329250344196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Pass171,024 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    171,024 miles
    Test number
    356875383099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass168,213 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    168,213 miles
    Test number
    207558192005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass163,147 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    289729801419
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Fail163,147 miles (+5,457)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,147 miles
    Test number
    749469601147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass157,690 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    157,690 miles
    Test number
    711961310180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail157,686 miles (+9,138)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,686 miles
    Test number
    194996200105
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass148,548 miles (+3,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    148,548 miles
    Test number
    152957699434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass144,901 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    144,901 miles
    Test number
    391337008101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail144,783 miles (+5,352)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,783 miles
    Test number
    144445898436
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tie bar/rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOuter Rear Lower Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteO/s/front window inoperative

  27. Pass139,431 miles (+5,493)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    139,431 miles
    Test number
    234653897049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass133,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    133,938 miles
    Test number
    511945696062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail133,938 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,938 miles
    Test number
    312605396094
    • FailureCentre Front Lower Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about C8 LAG

Does C8 LAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LAG is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LAG?
The MOT on C8 LAG is valid until 3 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LAG done?
C8 LAG was recorded at 197,693 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 3,228 miles a year.
Has C8 LAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LAG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on C8 LAG 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 C8 LAG find?
C8 LAG passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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