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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

L8 SFNMOT history

L8 SFN is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 87,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

L8 SFN 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 31 May 2027
Mileage
87,239 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SFN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SFN was last recorded at 87,239 miles on 25 May 2026, 3,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,910 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,329 miles
Average per year
4,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,239 miles
  • 2025 – 83,910 miles
  • 2024 – 81,130 miles
  • 2023 – 74,954 miles
  • 2022 – 67,661 miles
  • 2021 – 60,180 miles
  • 2020 – 59,563 miles
  • 2019 – 56,907 miles
  • 2018 – 52,975 miles
  • 2017 – 48,312 miles
  • 2016 – 40,359 miles
  • 2014 – 31,434 miles
  • 2013 – 24,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,239 miles
  • MinorNearside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnderside corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,239 miles (+3,329)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    87,239 miles
    Test number
    413376274704
    • MinorNearside 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  2. Pass83,910 miles (+2,780)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    83,910 miles
    Test number
    165112387338
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded

  3. Pass81,130 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    81,130 miles
    Test number
    201129559233
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,128 miles (+6,174)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    688341821306
    • MajorFront Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated outer (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front service brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,954 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    74,954 miles
    Test number
    967479837361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,942 miles (+7,281)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,942 miles
    Test number
    648861546130
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass67,661 miles (+7,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    67,661 miles
    Test number
    560181910131
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass60,180 miles (+617)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,180 miles
    Test number
    740343060892
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass59,563 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,563 miles
    Test number
    708416891400
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail59,539 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,539 miles
    Test number
    709157499898
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded x2 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    372487872776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,907 miles (+3,932)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,907 miles
    Test number
    869065179832
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass52,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    455061603996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,975 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    728905812501
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass52,975 miles (+4,663)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    52,975 miles
    Test number
    798512786829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,312 miles (+7,953)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,312 miles
    Test number
    842853410384
    • Advisory2x child seats in rear
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms bushes soft
    • AdvisoryMovement in steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear arms rear ball joint slight movement
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes coated in grease

  17. Pass40,359 miles (+8,925)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,359 miles
    Test number
    289634349671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass31,434 miles (+6,628)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    956825714340
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass24,806 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    209756103320
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about L8 SFN

Does L8 SFN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SFN is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SFN?
The MOT on L8 SFN is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SFN done?
L8 SFN was recorded at 87,239 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 4,971 miles a year.
Has L8 SFN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SFN has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L8 SFN 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 SFN find?
L8 SFN passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive at gbox, and 5 more.

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