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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

J8 CTYMOT history

J8 CTY is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 134,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

J8 CTY 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 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,606 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
27 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CTY was last recorded at 134,606 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 6,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,170 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,436 miles
Average per year
9,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,606 miles
  • 2024 – 128,170 miles
  • 2023 – 122,353 miles
  • 2022 – 115,084 miles
  • 2021 – 107,921 miles
  • 2020 – 103,560 miles
  • 2019 – 100,256 miles
  • 2018 – 95,755 miles
  • 2017 – 90,473 miles
  • 2016 – 83,592 miles
  • 2015 – 69,007 miles
  • 2014 – 41,951 miles
  • 2013 – 21,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,606 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,606 miles (+6,436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,606 miles
    Test number
    963039290146
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,170 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,170 miles
    Test number
    506045742526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    122,353 miles
    Test number
    441923035962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail122,348 miles (+7,264)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,348 miles
    Test number
    511249546917
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass115,084 miles (+7,163)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    115,084 miles
    Test number
    536601272169
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,921 miles (+4,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    107,921 miles
    Test number
    376323080006
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,560 miles (+3,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    727181868291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,256 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    100,256 miles
    Test number
    131659902329
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,249 miles (+4,494)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    668089621046
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,755 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    563529725848
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail95,750 miles (+5,277)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,750 miles
    Test number
    957848616653
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass90,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    90,473 miles
    Test number
    893886887663
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail90,469 miles (+6,877)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,469 miles
    Test number
    353808076169
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass83,592 miles (+14,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,592 miles
    Test number
    781406288561
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass69,007 miles (+27,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,007 miles
    Test number
    677030101182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass41,951 miles (+20,403)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    41,951 miles
    Test number
    305279544302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    21,548 miles
    Test number
    115898053350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 CTY

Does J8 CTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CTY is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on J8 CTY?
The MOT on J8 CTY is valid until 26 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 CTY done?
J8 CTY was recorded at 134,606 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,500 miles a year.
Has J8 CTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CTY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 CTY 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 J8 CTY find?
J8 CTY passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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