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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

C8 TOWMOT history

C8 TOW is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

C8 TOW green 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 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
158,013 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 TOW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 TOW was last recorded at 158,013 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,005 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,013 miles
  • 2024 – 158,005 miles
  • 2023 – 157,990 miles
  • 2022 – 156,295 miles
  • 2021 – 154,398 miles
  • 2020 – 150,750 miles
  • 2019 – 148,543 miles
  • 2018 – 140,988 miles
  • 2017 – 134,383 miles
  • 2016 – 125,961 miles
  • 2015 – 119,697 miles
  • 2014 – 111,496 miles
  • 2013 – 101,315 miles
  • 2012 – 93,098 miles
  • 2011 – 83,606 miles
  • 2010 – 71,333 miles
  • 2009 – 59,984 miles
  • 2008 – 49,353 miles
  • 2007 – 43,401 miles
  • 2006 – 38,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,013 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,013 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    158,013 miles
    Test number
    150655236007
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass158,005 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,005 miles
    Test number
    284942990993
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass157,990 miles (+1,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,990 miles
    Test number
    990815957618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass156,295 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,295 miles
    Test number
    457898382565
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass154,398 miles (+3,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,398 miles
    Test number
    424678308484
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass150,750 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,750 miles
    Test number
    366125221707
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar damper s/m oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,745 miles (+2,202)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,745 miles
    Test number
    984663896081
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar damper s/m/oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti roll bar damper s/m/oil
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,543 miles (+67)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    620646162258
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail148,476 miles (+7,488)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,476 miles
    Test number
    353457239733
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass140,988 miles (+6,605)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,988 miles
    Test number
    203718131118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,383 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,383 miles
    Test number
    135924809184
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail134,383 miles (+8,422)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,383 miles
    Test number
    417285833359
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass125,961 miles (+6,264)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    125,961 miles
    Test number
    670112104330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass119,697 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    119,697 miles
    Test number
    697431568517
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail119,696 miles (+8,200)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    691002188050
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass111,496 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,496 miles
    Test number
    438438754202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail111,496 miles (+10,181)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,496 miles
    Test number
    666178054221
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass101,315 miles (+8,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    101,315 miles
    Test number
    909273953250
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass93,098 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,098 miles
    Test number
    456244062290
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail93,083 miles (+9,477)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    268893362285
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass83,606 miles (+12,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    367198751278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,333 miles (+11,349)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    193460550236
    • NoteFront diff has a large oil leak. Rear fuel filter is heavily corroded.

  23. Pass59,984 miles (+10,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    270750359237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,353 miles (+5,952)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    49,353 miles
    Test number
    100630148267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,401 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,401 miles
    Test number
    543719547212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,681 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,681 miles
    Test number
    520913946289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,679 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,679 miles
    Test number
    393263046282
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Questions about C8 TOW

Does C8 TOW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 TOW is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 TOW?
The MOT on C8 TOW is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 TOW done?
C8 TOW was recorded at 158,013 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 6,227 miles a year.
Has C8 TOW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 TOW has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on C8 TOW 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 TOW find?
C8 TOW passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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