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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K8 DXUMOT history

K8 DXU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

K8 DXU 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,932 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 DXU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 DXU was last recorded at 144,932 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 9,577 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,355 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,577 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,932 miles
  • 2025 – 135,355 miles
  • 2024 – 120,645 miles
  • 2023 – 109,849 miles
  • 2022 – 96,747 miles
  • 2021 – 84,946 miles
  • 2019 – 68,884 miles
  • 2018 – 55,321 miles
  • 2017 – 42,228 miles
  • 2015 – 22,320 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,932 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Outstanding recall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,932 miles
    Test number
    375712206869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,931 miles (+9,576)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,931 miles
    Test number
    350797937918
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass135,355 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    135,355 miles
    Test number
    159353112019
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall
  4. Fail135,352 miles (+14,707)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,352 miles
    Test number
    701301324887
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOutstanding recall
  5. Pass120,645 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    933748103370
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 2mm+ bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail120,645 miles (+10,796)1 dangerous1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    151812593906
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s/r & n/s/r above rear diff (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear 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 2mm+ bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass109,849 miles (+21)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    109,849 miles
    Test number
    870403869186
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Fail109,828 miles (+13,081)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,828 miles
    Test number
    511077257353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/50r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. Pass96,747 miles (+11,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,747 miles
    Test number
    961935168417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass84,946 miles (+4,162)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    174415561750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass80,784 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    254099186893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  12. Fail80,782 miles (+11,898)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,782 miles
    Test number
    602901314615
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  13. Pass68,884 miles (+13,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,884 miles
    Test number
    460122234073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass55,321 miles (+13,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    465798582990
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass42,228 miles (+1,578)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,228 miles
    Test number
    211950364553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,650 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    40,650 miles
    Test number
    277439336587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split at end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    746830773164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,320 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,320 miles
    Test number
    988434985024
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/S wiper split at end
    • NoteRear seat down at time of test

Questions about K8 DXU

Does K8 DXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 DXU is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 DXU?
The MOT on K8 DXU is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 DXU done?
K8 DXU was recorded at 144,932 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has K8 DXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 DXU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 DXU 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 K8 DXU find?
K8 DXU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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