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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 2,993 cc

J8 KDSMOT history

J8 KDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 172,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

J8 KDS 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,696 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
11,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KDS was last recorded at 172,696 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,052 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
644 miles
Average per year
11,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,696 miles
  • 2024 – 158,281 miles
  • 2022 – 137,178 miles
  • 2021 – 129,980 miles
  • 2020 – 125,088 miles
  • 2019 – 117,584 miles
  • 2018 – 108,786 miles
  • 2017 – 82,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,696 miles (+644)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,696 miles
    Test number
    879801722127
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail172,052 miles (+13,771)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,052 miles
    Test number
    218721483521
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Top or rear suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass158,281 miles (+12,384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    158,281 miles
    Test number
    686058381775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass145,897 miles (+8,719)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    145,897 miles
    Test number
    808856263592
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass137,178 miles (+7,198)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    137,178 miles
    Test number
    118724049400
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass129,980 miles (+4,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    129,980 miles
    Test number
    333924656456
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle muddy
  7. Pass125,088 miles (+7,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,088 miles
    Test number
    110300174285
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in mud
  8. Pass117,584 miles (+8,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    117,584 miles
    Test number
    473408839051
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily covered in mud
  9. Pass108,786 miles (+26,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    126399321082
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass82,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,439 miles
    Test number
    153907545234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KDS

Does J8 KDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KDS is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KDS?
The MOT on J8 KDS is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KDS done?
J8 KDS was recorded at 172,696 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 11,029 miles a year.
Has J8 KDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KDS has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 KDS 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 KDS find?
J8 KDS passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material top or rear suspension arm; nearside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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