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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

K80 MELMOT history

K80 MEL is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 296,933 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

K80 MEL grey 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 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
296,933 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,367 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K80 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K80 MEL was last recorded at 296,933 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
295,998 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
14,367 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 296,933 miles
  • 2025 – 295,998 miles
  • 2024 – 291,009 miles
  • 2023 – 284,831 miles
  • 2022 – 277,226 miles
  • 2020 – 277,034 miles
  • 2019 – 275,233 miles
  • 2018 – 273,315 miles
  • 2017 – 246,659 miles
  • 2016 – 219,913 miles
  • 2015 – 200,166 miles
  • 2014 – 188,767 miles
  • 2013 – 168,227 miles
  • 2012 – 141,798 miles
  • 2011 – 111,016 miles
  • 2010 – 86,626 miles
  • 2009 – 71,135 miles
  • 2008 – 44,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass296,933 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess

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 Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass296,933 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    296,933 miles
    Test number
    452237497027
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess

  2. Fail296,933 miles (+935)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    296,933 miles
    Test number
    459447833564
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom hub rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear very rear body mounts corroded but not to excess

  3. Pass295,998 miles (+4,989)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    295,998 miles
    Test number
    819418258312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront chassis sections corroded
    • AdvisoryRear chassis sections corroded

  4. Pass291,009 miles (+6,178)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    291,009 miles
    Test number
    951660073625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass284,831 miles (+122)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    284,831 miles
    Test number
    204061796113
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail284,709 miles (+7,483)2 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    284,709 miles
    Test number
    585058126929
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass277,226 miles (+192)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    277,226 miles
    Test number
    879862405083
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryPetrol tank carrier corroded

  8. Pass277,034 miles (+1,801)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    277,034 miles
    Test number
    709351525539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass275,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    275,233 miles
    Test number
    350432880834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail275,233 miles (+1,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,233 miles
    Test number
    586282774605
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass273,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    273,315 miles
    Test number
    908681961156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail273,315 miles (+26,656)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,315 miles
    Test number
    314030015876
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass246,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    246,659 miles
    Test number
    900074148009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail246,659 miles (+26,746)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,659 miles
    Test number
    151280537941
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass219,913 miles (+19,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    219,913 miles
    Test number
    518589743109
    • AdvisorySlight play to both steering tie rods.

  16. Pass200,166 miles (+11,399)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    200,166 miles
    Test number
    927365197050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass188,767 miles (+20,540)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    188,767 miles
    Test number
    739605324393
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn onto legal limit and wearing on the inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn onto legal limit and wearing on the inner edge.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass168,227 miles (+26,429)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    168,227 miles
    Test number
    567383033343
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass141,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    141,798 miles
    Test number
    706162442334
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear noted in n/s and o/s steering rack ends/

  20. Fail141,798 miles (+30,782)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,798 miles
    Test number
    936201542303
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear noted in n/s and o/s steering rack ends/

  21. Pass111,016 miles (+24,390)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,016 miles
    Test number
    199642731354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,626 miles (+15,491)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,626 miles
    Test number
    401631930430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear seats and belts have been removed.

  23. Pass71,135 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    460471139357
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail71,127 miles (+27,074)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    403991239402
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass44,053 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    44,053 miles
    Test number
    691042038205
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about K80 MEL

Does K80 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K80 MEL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K80 MEL?
The MOT on K80 MEL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K80 MEL done?
K80 MEL was recorded at 296,933 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 14,367 miles a year.
Has K80 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K80 MEL has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on K80 MEL 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 K80 MEL find?
K80 MEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 7 more.

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