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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,492 cc

L8 KBBMOT history

L8 KBB is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Mar 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

L8 KBB red 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 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
136,715 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,244 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 KBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 KBB was last recorded at 136,715 miles on 31 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Jan 2025: 136,715 miles, lower than 201,162 miles on 17 Jan 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
201,162 miles · 17 Jan 2023
Average per year
1,244 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,715 miles
  • 2023 – 201,162 miles
  • 2021 – 199,855 miles
  • 2020 – 192,761 miles
  • 2019 – 191,215 miles
  • 2018 – 188,801 miles
  • 2017 – 185,427 miles
  • 2016 – 181,888 miles
  • 2015 – 176,640 miles
  • 2014 – 173,352 miles
  • 2013 – 167,679 miles
  • 2011 – 164,485 miles
  • 2010 – 162,332 miles
  • 2009 – 158,875 miles
  • 2008 – 148,753 miles
  • 2007 – 139,006 miles
  • 2006 – 126,928 miles
  • 2005 – 112,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Under body rusty

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    150640799843
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,715 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,715 miles
    Test number
    650366072614
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    279377581971
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass201,162 miles (+1,307)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    201,162 miles
    Test number
    626728142507
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear link rod. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass199,855 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    199,855 miles
    Test number
    133382620286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail199,854 miles (+7,093)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,854 miles
    Test number
    672224646511
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass192,761 miles (+8)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,761 miles
    Test number
    709179405170
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear link rod (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail192,753 miles (+1,538)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,753 miles
    Test number
    630026890945
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass191,215 miles (+2,414)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    191,215 miles
    Test number
    896038023850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    188,801 miles
    Test number
    367640067216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail188,801 miles (+3,374)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,801 miles
    Test number
    309828046853
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass185,427 miles (+3,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    185,427 miles
    Test number
    379053003873
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  13. Pass181,888 miles (+5,248)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    181,888 miles
    Test number
    840987988072
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  14. Pass176,640 miles (+3,288)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    176,640 miles
    Test number
    131459439782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under acch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  15. Pass173,352 miles (+2,725)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    173,352 miles
    Test number
    407617754306
    • NoteUnder body rusty

  16. Pass170,627 miles (+33)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    170,627 miles
    Test number
    586836604086
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteFront upper and lower ball joints have a tiny amount of play

  17. Fail170,594 miles (+2,915)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,594 miles
    Test number
    868672904062
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leaking
    • NoteFront upper and lower ball joints have a tiny amount of play

  18. Pass167,679 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    167,679 miles
    Test number
    796362703021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass164,485 miles (+1,152)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    164,485 miles
    Test number
    409103241444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass163,333 miles (+1,001)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    163,333 miles
    Test number
    108075101025
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front steering box

  21. Fail162,332 miles (+3,457)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,332 miles
    Test number
    971640050347
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteSlight play in the steering box

  22. Pass158,875 miles (+438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    158,875 miles
    Test number
    830486159305
    • NoteFront bumper suppot corroded

  23. Fail158,437 miles (+9,684)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,437 miles
    Test number
    864279239392
    • FailureCentre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront bumper support bracket corroded

  24. Pass148,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    148,753 miles
    Test number
    350795448335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail148,753 miles (+9,747)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,753 miles
    Test number
    791135248390
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass139,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    440027847477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail139,006 miles (+427)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,006 miles
    Test number
    110477647379
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail138,579 miles (+11,651)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,579 miles
    Test number
    270290417347
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass126,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    126,928 miles
    Test number
    311319446376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail126,928 miles (+13,981)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,928 miles
    Test number
    852339846381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  31. Pass112,947 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    112,947 miles
    Test number
    310315055346
    • NoteDecelerometer used to check hand and foot brake due to vehicle being 4 wheel drive.

Questions about L8 KBB

Does L8 KBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 KBB is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 KBB?
The MOT on L8 KBB is valid until 30 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 KBB done?
L8 KBB was recorded at 136,715 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 1,244 miles a year.
Has L8 KBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 KBB has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 KBB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L8 KBB find?
L8 KBB passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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