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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

C8 LKEMOT history

C8 LKE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

C8 LKE blue 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 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
158,858 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 LKE was last recorded at 158,858 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 13,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,678 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
13,180 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,858 miles
  • 2025 – 145,678 miles
  • 2024 – 140,692 miles
  • 2023 – 139,923 miles
  • 2022 – 135,437 miles
  • 2021 – 131,419 miles
  • 2020 – 120,815 miles
  • 2019 – 106,120 miles
  • 2018 – 105,477 miles
  • 2017 – 101,902 miles
  • 2016 – 97,547 miles
  • 2015 – 93,907 miles
  • 2014 – 90,628 miles
  • 2013 – 86,985 miles
  • 2012 – 81,054 miles
  • 2011 – 72,545 miles
  • 2010 – 63,754 miles
  • 2009 – 54,340 miles
  • 2008 – 46,969 miles
  • 2007 – 39,349 miles
  • 2006 – 32,411 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,858 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Play/wear in suspension bushes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • General chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,858 miles (+13,180)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    158,858 miles
    Test number
    882734375791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,678 miles (+4,986)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    145,678 miles
    Test number
    168795396581
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,692 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    824486816838
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  4. Fail140,692 miles (+769)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,692 miles
    Test number
    654619814989
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  5. Pass139,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    188536281918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  6. Fail139,923 miles (+4,486)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,923 miles
    Test number
    973646053533
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral chassis corrosion

  7. Pass135,437 miles (+4,018)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    135,437 miles
    Test number
    458156256163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass131,419 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,419 miles
    Test number
    536800328513
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering adjuster arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track adjuster arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail131,418 miles (+10,603)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,418 miles
    Test number
    826045688508
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Steering adjuster arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Track adjuster arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass120,815 miles (+14,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,815 miles
    Test number
    793501026467
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious areas of light corrosion/ various areas heavily undersealed

  11. Pass106,120 miles (+643)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    106,120 miles
    Test number
    993073081585
    • AdvisoryChassis Undersealed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball Joint Dust Covers Perished

  12. Pass105,477 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,477 miles
    Test number
    227380889322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump to flex x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail105,476 miles (+3,574)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,476 miles
    Test number
    401536448098
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount near ride height sensor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABS pump to flex x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass101,902 miles (+4,355)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    101,902 miles
    Test number
    551709605615
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in suspension bushes
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,547 miles (+3,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,547 miles
    Test number
    282592494560
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis/underbody
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in suspension bushes

  16. Pass93,907 miles (+3,279)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    93,907 miles
    Test number
    584179115070
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay/wear in suspension bushes

  17. Pass90,628 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    449503624287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail90,628 miles (+3,643)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,628 miles
    Test number
    659133824292
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass86,985 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    527354833226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail86,985 miles (+5,931)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    318814533248
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass81,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    679657822288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,054 miles (+8,509)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,054 miles
    Test number
    346947222485
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass72,545 miles (+8,791)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    72,545 miles
    Test number
    105100531224
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass63,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    434895420294
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  25. Fail63,754 miles (+9,414)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    760624220261
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  26. Pass54,340 miles (+7,371)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    883311339272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,969 miles (+7,620)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,969 miles
    Test number
    291873948209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,349 miles (+6,938)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    39,349 miles
    Test number
    313751047276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,411 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    32,411 miles
    Test number
    864484446275
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES SPLIT AT ENDS

Questions about C8 LKE

Does C8 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 LKE is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on C8 LKE?
The MOT on C8 LKE is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 LKE done?
C8 LKE was recorded at 158,858 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has C8 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 LKE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on C8 LKE 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 LKE find?
C8 LKE passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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