Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 4,394 cc
L8 SWDMOT history
L8 SWD is a blue petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 243,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 243,001 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,077 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SWD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,394 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 19 Apr 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SWD was last recorded at 243,001 miles on 18 Jun 2025, 1,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 241,978 miles · 24 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,023 miles
- Average per year
- 5,077 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 243,001 miles
- 2024 – 241,978 miles
- 2023 – 236,491 miles
- 2022 – 226,442 miles
- 2021 – 223,793 miles
- 2020 – 219,587 miles
- 2019 – 216,616 miles
- 2018 – 212,938 miles
- 2017 – 207,007 miles
- 2015 – 201,398 miles
- 2014 – 195,632 miles
- 2013 – 192,696 miles
- 2012 – 184,858 miles
- 2011 – 177,324 miles
- 2010 – 168,875 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass243,001 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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.
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded mounted on chassis and suspension
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,001 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 243,001 miles
- Test number
- 529553281734
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail242,987 miles (+1,009)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,987 miles
- Test number
- 831133457766
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass241,978 miles (+42)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 241,978 miles
- Test number
- 107384524879
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded mounted on chassis and suspension (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded mounted on chassis and suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Fail241,936 miles (+5,445)4 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,936 miles
- Test number
- 916493085003
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Stuck on main beam (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded mounted on chassis and suspension (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded mounted on chassis and suspension (1.1.11 (c))
Pass236,491 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2024
- Odometer
- 236,491 miles
- Test number
- 244560797563
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential is leaking oil
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around
Fail236,491 miles (+9)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,491 miles
- Test number
- 322414872201
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Differential is leaking oil
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle and components has corrosion around
Fail236,482 miles (+10,040)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,482 miles
- Test number
- 861242598191
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorRoad wheel fixing missing On all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath
Pass226,442 miles (+2,649)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 226,442 miles
- Test number
- 650570512609
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySide steps corroded.
- AdvisorySurface rust underneath.
Pass223,793 miles (+4,206)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 223,793 miles
- Test number
- 764191043186
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass219,587 miles (+2,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 219,587 miles
- Test number
- 375701575484
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass216,616 miles (+3,678)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 216,616 miles
- Test number
- 369543933201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,938 miles (+5,931)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 212,938 miles
- Test number
- 728092070670
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak diff
Pass207,007 miles (+5,609)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 207,007 miles
- Test number
- 378592195272
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass201,398 miles (+5,766)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 201,398 miles
- Test number
- 493901136464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass195,632 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 195,632 miles
- Test number
- 619598054223
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBrake pad wearing warning light is on
- NoteEngine management warning light is on
Fail195,632 miles (+2,936)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,632 miles
- Test number
- 668065754290
- FailureFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBrake pad wearing warning light is on
- NoteEngine management warning light is on
Pass192,696 miles (+7,838)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 192,696 miles
- Test number
- 108785203291
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- NotePassanger air bag light is on
Pass184,858 miles (+7,534)3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 184,858 miles
- Test number
- 525774632265
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s front wiper blade starting to split
- NoteWindscreen has stone chip outside wiper sweep
Pass177,324 miles (+8,449)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 177,324 miles
- Test number
- 697523741206
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs badly worn
Pass168,875 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 168,875 miles
- Test number
- 864819810393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,875 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,875 miles
- Test number
- 971645910327
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about L8 SWD
- Does L8 SWD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L8 SWD expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SWD?
- The MOT on L8 SWD expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L8 SWD done?
- L8 SWD was recorded at 243,001 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2025, an average of 5,077 miles a year.
- Has L8 SWD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SWD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on L8 SWD 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 SWD find?
- L8 SWD passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
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