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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

C8 SDBMOT history

C8 SDB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 133,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2025.

C8 SDB blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2026
Mileage
133,945 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 SDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 SDB was last recorded at 133,945 miles on 6 Feb 2025, 3,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,509 miles · 5 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,436 miles
Average per year
5,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,945 miles
  • 2024 – 130,509 miles
  • 2022 – 126,766 miles
  • 2021 – 123,740 miles
  • 2020 – 118,736 miles
  • 2019 – 114,399 miles
  • 2018 – 111,627 miles
  • 2017 – 108,010 miles
  • 2016 – 104,975 miles
  • 2015 – 102,479 miles
  • 2014 – 97,518 miles
  • 2013 – 91,006 miles
  • 2012 – 84,692 miles
  • 2011 – 78,408 miles
  • 2010 – 69,710 miles
  • 2009 – 61,745 miles
  • 2008 – 54,309 miles
  • 2007 – 47,909 miles
  • 2006 – 39,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,945 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,945 miles (+3,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    901665173729
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,509 miles (+3,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,509 miles
    Test number
    287907201253
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,766 miles (+3,026)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    126,766 miles
    Test number
    727577399857
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,740 miles (+5,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,740 miles
    Test number
    483694438528
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass118,736 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    118,736 miles
    Test number
    206736949073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail118,730 miles (+4,331)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,730 miles
    Test number
    622309633299
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass114,399 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,399 miles
    Test number
    389922335143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,627 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    332630525443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,010 miles (+3,035)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    108,010 miles
    Test number
    766490234339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,975 miles (+2,496)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    827808103557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,479 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,479 miles
    Test number
    229743985487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,518 miles (+6,512)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    635495474135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  13. Pass91,006 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    196802973128
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r hub

  14. Fail91,006 miles (+6,314)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    597842673144
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight oil leak from o/s/r hub

  15. Fail84,692 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    547943152103
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass84,692 miles (+6,284)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    84,692 miles
    Test number
    555813452141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass78,408 miles (+8,698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    838029861113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,710 miles (+7,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,710 miles
    Test number
    323303160106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass61,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    442936169198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,745 miles (+7,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,745 miles
    Test number
    974096669178
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

  21. Pass54,309 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,309 miles
    Test number
    291660078153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,909 miles (+8,463)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,909 miles
    Test number
    564497267105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    39,446 miles
    Test number
    352350976143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 SDB

Does C8 SDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C8 SDB expired on 5 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C8 SDB?
The MOT on C8 SDB expired on 5 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C8 SDB done?
C8 SDB was recorded at 133,945 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2025, an average of 5,071 miles a year.
Has C8 SDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 SDB has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 SDB 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 SDB find?
C8 SDB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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