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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

J8 HXBMOT history

J8 HXB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

J8 HXB 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 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
185,552 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 HXB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 HXB was last recorded at 185,552 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 13,798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
171,754 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,798 miles
Average per year
11,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,552 miles
  • 2025 – 171,754 miles
  • 2024 – 161,114 miles
  • 2023 – 149,714 miles
  • 2022 – 137,795 miles
  • 2021 – 126,120 miles
  • 2020 – 113,189 miles
  • 2019 – 101,131 miles
  • 2018 – 88,963 miles
  • 2017 – 77,445 miles
  • 2016 – 69,653 miles
  • 2015 – 59,457 miles
  • 2014 – 51,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,552 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Jul 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,552 miles (+13,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    185,552 miles
    Test number
    124981325409
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,754 miles (+10,640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    171,754 miles
    Test number
    632953106784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass161,114 miles (+11,400)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    161,114 miles
    Test number
    140345295191
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track rod outer joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and inner sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,714 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    879949083441
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail149,714 miles (+11,919)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,714 miles
    Test number
    597582067180
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing housing insecure prop rubber housing deteriorated and excessive movement (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror cover missing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake dust shield corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass137,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,795 miles
    Test number
    464574506814
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft flexible bearing housing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  7. Fail137,795 miles (+11,675)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,795 miles
    Test number
    552372888150
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper flexi hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear propshaft flexible bearing housing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  8. Pass126,120 miles (+3,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,120 miles
    Test number
    745708016488
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated rear prop centre bearing splitting (6.1.7 (d) (i))

  9. Pass122,167 miles (+8,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,167 miles
    Test number
    243469836876
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pad wire broken

  10. Pass113,189 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    506897918805
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rear inner suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail113,189 miles (+12,058)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,189 miles
    Test number
    380484505490
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper rear inner suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass101,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    101,131 miles
    Test number
    743616344323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail101,130 miles (+12,167)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,130 miles
    Test number
    850833621484
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass88,963 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    609085782656
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail88,963 miles (+11,518)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,963 miles
    Test number
    953476882442
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper arms inner bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass77,445 miles (+7,792)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,445 miles
    Test number
    744138114573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,653 miles (+10,196)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    276266181717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    596888425089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,457 miles (+8,363)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,457 miles
    Test number
    967878025088
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass51,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    168295584141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 HXB

Does J8 HXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 HXB is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 HXB?
The MOT on J8 HXB is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 HXB done?
J8 HXB was recorded at 185,552 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 11,164 miles a year.
Has J8 HXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 HXB has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on J8 HXB 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 HXB find?
J8 HXB passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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