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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

J8 CGOMOT history

J8 CGO is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 146,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

J8 CGO 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 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
146,164 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CGO
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
8 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CGO was last recorded at 146,164 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 1,021 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2011: 6,957 miles, lower than 63,621 miles on 10 Sept 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
145,143 miles · 8 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,021 miles
Average per year
5,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,164 miles
  • 2023 – 145,143 miles
  • 2022 – 142,222 miles
  • 2021 – 134,363 miles
  • 2020 – 120,284 miles
  • 2019 – 119,750 miles
  • 2018 – 113,012 miles
  • 2017 – 108,236 miles
  • 2015 – 101,906 miles
  • 2014 – 94,854 miles
  • 2013 – 85,854 miles
  • 2012 – 74,191 miles
  • 2011 – 70,044 miles
  • 2010 – 63,621 miles
  • 2009 – 50,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,164 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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,164 miles (+1,021)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    146,164 miles
    Test number
    359708594866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,143 miles (+2,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    145,143 miles
    Test number
    906930937460
    • AdvisoryUnder-body and chassis corroded but not excessive
  3. Pass142,222 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    142,222 miles
    Test number
    734189565758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,221 miles (+7,858)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,221 miles
    Test number
    760582303815
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,363 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    134,363 miles
    Test number
    388655822977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,163 miles (+13,879)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,163 miles
    Test number
    744618325716
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass120,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    186371671435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,284 miles (+534)3 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,284 miles
    Test number
    661793666822
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass119,750 miles (+6,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,750 miles
    Test number
    514954206435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass113,012 miles (+4,776)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,012 miles
    Test number
    914715426726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,236 miles (+6,330)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    108,236 miles
    Test number
    954026913654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    101,906 miles
    Test number
    971227305701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,903 miles (+7,049)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,903 miles
    Test number
    189353319792
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has small crack's in sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has nail in tread
  14. Pass94,854 miles (+34)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,854 miles
    Test number
    219505024378
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAdvice vehicle chassis plate missing
  15. Fail94,820 miles (+58)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,820 miles
    Test number
    988894624321
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAdvice vehicle chassis plate missing
  16. Fail94,762 miles (+8,908)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,762 miles
    Test number
    456002724369
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass85,854 miles (+29)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    85,854 miles
    Test number
    606736643229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail85,825 miles (+11,634)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,825 miles
    Test number
    939243943260
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass74,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    309863512285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Fail74,191 miles (+4,147)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,191 miles
    Test number
    625653712230
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass70,044 miles (+63,087)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,044 miles
    Test number
    536590421285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail6,957 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,957 miles
    Test number
    438821701299
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate missing (6.3.1a)
  23. Pass6,957 miles (-56,664)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    6,957 miles
    Test number
    538801201282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,621 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,621 miles
    Test number
    452903150278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,398 miles (+12,864)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    63,398 miles
    Test number
    663937330264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,534 miles
    Test number
    341754739229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CGO

Does J8 CGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CGO is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 CGO?
The MOT on J8 CGO is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CGO done?
J8 CGO was recorded at 146,164 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 5,896 miles a year.
Has J8 CGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CGO has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2022.
Has the mileage on J8 CGO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on J8 CGO find?
J8 CGO passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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