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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L8 BAAMOT history

L8 BAA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 142,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L8 BAA 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 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
142,221 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 BAA
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
25 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 BAA was last recorded at 142,221 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,219 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,221 miles
  • 2025 – 141,796 miles
  • 2024 – 141,549 miles
  • 2023 – 140,175 miles
  • 2022 – 137,728 miles
  • 2021 – 132,505 miles
  • 2020 – 124,804 miles
  • 2019 – 113,706 miles
  • 2018 – 101,758 miles
  • 2017 – 89,940 miles
  • 2016 – 77,189 miles
  • 2015 – 64,845 miles
  • 2014 – 54,976 miles
  • 2013 – 43,105 miles
  • 2012 – 32,635 miles
  • 2011 – 27,068 miles
  • 2010 – 20,749 miles
  • 2009 – 18,342 miles
  • 2008 – 15,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,221 miles
  • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush near limit (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,221 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    142,221 miles
    Test number
    146470628347
    • MinorRear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit cracked
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded

  2. Fail142,219 miles (+423)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,219 miles
    Test number
    854930525764
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorRear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface NS/OS (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

  3. Pass141,796 miles (+247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,796 miles
    Test number
    501651537041
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass141,549 miles (+1,374)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    141,549 miles
    Test number
    493522639717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,175 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,175 miles
    Test number
    863637531842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail140,169 miles (+2,441)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,169 miles
    Test number
    173612859824
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass137,728 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,728 miles
    Test number
    904365434433
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail137,725 miles (+5,220)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,725 miles
    Test number
    412002866012
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended x3 (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass132,505 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    132,505 miles
    Test number
    597476342278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail132,502 miles (+7,698)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,502 miles
    Test number
    629155434135
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,804 miles (+11,098)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,804 miles
    Test number
    989628069401
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass113,706 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    113,706 miles
    Test number
    403182745758
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions near limit

  13. Fail113,706 miles (+11,948)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,706 miles
    Test number
    285798561092
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt missing buckle (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions near limit

  14. Pass101,758 miles (+11,818)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,758 miles
    Test number
    718846718299
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass89,940 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    285093992261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush near limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail89,940 miles (+12,751)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,940 miles
    Test number
    179711870373
    • FailureCentral Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush near limit (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass77,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    251189759612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,189 miles (+12,344)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,189 miles
    Test number
    818597735168
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass64,845 miles (+9,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,845 miles
    Test number
    919518745023
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass54,976 miles (+11,871)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,976 miles
    Test number
    987115164095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,105 miles (+10,470)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    696208193062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints

  22. Pass32,635 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    32,635 miles
    Test number
    227692862046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,068 miles (+6,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,068 miles
    Test number
    629738431001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass20,749 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,749 miles
    Test number
    801693430080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,342 miles (+2,467)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    18,342 miles
    Test number
    614635359097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail15,875 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,875 miles
    Test number
    340219828038
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass15,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,875 miles
    Test number
    732399428096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 BAA

Does L8 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 BAA is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 BAA?
The MOT on L8 BAA is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 BAA done?
L8 BAA was recorded at 142,221 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 7,027 miles a year.
Has L8 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 BAA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 BAA 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 L8 BAA find?
L8 BAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear light unit cracked, and 2 more.

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