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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L8 FJCMOT history

L8 FJC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 243,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

L8 FJC silver 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
243,599 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FJC was last recorded at 243,599 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 98 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
243,501 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
98 miles
Average per year
11,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,599 miles
  • 2024 – 232,949 miles
  • 2023 – 220,324 miles
  • 2022 – 209,891 miles
  • 2021 – 198,187 miles
  • 2020 – 187,354 miles
  • 2019 – 174,763 miles
  • 2018 – 158,110 miles
  • 2017 – 146,649 miles
  • 2016 – 130,555 miles
  • 2015 – 116,826 miles
  • 2014 – 100,409 miles
  • 2013 – 85,746 miles
  • 2012 – 77,589 miles
  • 2011 – 71,318 miles
  • 2010 – 61,893 miles
  • 2008 – 51,886 miles
  • 2007 – 38,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,599 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked x2 strong advise !!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,599 miles (+98)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    243,599 miles
    Test number
    665187765698
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail243,501 miles (+10,552)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,501 miles
    Test number
    621215016143
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass232,949 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    232,949 miles
    Test number
    140259784998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail232,831 miles (+12,507)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,831 miles
    Test number
    477414140431
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has bald inside edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass220,324 miles (+10,433)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    220,324 miles
    Test number
    304678123446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass209,891 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    209,891 miles
    Test number
    379165260984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked x2 strong advise !! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail209,858 miles (+11,671)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,858 miles
    Test number
    435916873875
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded as marked ... follow arrow ... (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as marked x2 strong advise !! (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass198,187 miles (+10,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    198,187 miles
    Test number
    811048696423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass187,354 miles (+12,591)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    187,354 miles
    Test number
    374341647225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass174,763 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,763 miles
    Test number
    252649819530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail174,754 miles (+16,644)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,754 miles
    Test number
    875295870973
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centr bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement center bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass158,110 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    158,110 miles
    Test number
    406802068837
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail158,105 miles (+11,456)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,105 miles
    Test number
    255331217692
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass146,649 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    146,649 miles
    Test number
    239909587059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail146,536 miles (+15,981)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,536 miles
    Test number
    178920007501
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass130,555 miles (+13,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,555 miles
    Test number
    289321284344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass116,826 miles (+16,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    116,826 miles
    Test number
    325284905293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass100,409 miles (+3,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    100,409 miles
    Test number
    175569284117
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass96,630 miles (+10,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    676369964060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,746 miles (+8,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    85,746 miles
    Test number
    118750113115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass77,589 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,589 miles
    Test number
    949777692044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,318 miles (+1,259)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,318 miles
    Test number
    878504491026
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteSlight play in the nearside of the steering rack detected at the road wheel

  23. Pass70,059 miles (+8,166)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    188725701025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,893 miles (+10,007)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,893 miles
    Test number
    224142800072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,886 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,886 miles
    Test number
    220003858387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail51,882 miles (+13,126)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,882 miles
    Test number
    720222758342
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,756 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,756 miles
    Test number
    604575757370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about L8 FJC

Does L8 FJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FJC is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 FJC?
The MOT on L8 FJC is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FJC done?
L8 FJC was recorded at 243,599 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 11,419 miles a year.
Has L8 FJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FJC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 FJC 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 FJC find?
L8 FJC passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside rear vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security.

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