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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L8 UNMMOT history

L8 UNM is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 147,859 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

L8 UNM green 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 3 Jul 2027
Mileage
147,859 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 UNM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 UNM was last recorded at 147,859 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 6,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,546 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,313 miles
Average per year
5,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,859 miles
  • 2025 – 141,546 miles
  • 2023 – 137,632 miles
  • 2022 – 133,938 miles
  • 2021 – 132,275 miles
  • 2020 – 127,873 miles
  • 2019 – 123,592 miles
  • 2018 – 116,500 miles
  • 2017 – 110,164 miles
  • 2016 – 101,745 miles
  • 2015 – 93,474 miles
  • 2014 – 86,072 miles
  • 2013 – 80,772 miles
  • 2012 – 76,061 miles
  • 2011 – 70,721 miles
  • 2010 – 64,668 miles
  • 2009 – 57,318 miles
  • 2008 – 51,225 miles
  • 2007 – 43,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,859 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at rear bump stop mountings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive g/box

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both side steps corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,859 miles (+6,313)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    147,859 miles
    Test number
    371496481690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,546 miles (+3,914)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    141,546 miles
    Test number
    627281203199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,632 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,632 miles
    Test number
    414348347974
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at rear bump stop mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Fail137,629 miles (+3,691)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,629 miles
    Test number
    738081478950
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced minor hole in rear arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides at rear bump stop mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass133,938 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,938 miles
    Test number
    827397680486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded

  6. Fail133,938 miles (+1,663)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,938 miles
    Test number
    233889396317
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear hub leaking oil

  7. Pass132,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    150390924227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,275 miles (+4,402)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,275 miles
    Test number
    547802485359
    • MajorNearside Drag link 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,873 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,873 miles
    Test number
    300912362677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    815333641954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,592 miles (+7,092)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,592 miles
    Test number
    824022393180
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass116,500 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    746801930783
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outrigger corroded requires repair

  13. Fail116,500 miles (+6,336)3 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,500 miles
    Test number
    647967423796
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front outrigger corroded requires repair

  14. Pass110,164 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,164 miles
    Test number
    241825388043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail110,026 miles (+8,281)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,026 miles
    Test number
    732745702289
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass101,745 miles (+8,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,745 miles
    Test number
    760131898216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass93,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    622184221314
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail93,474 miles (+7,402)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,474 miles
    Test number
    717613246566
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass86,072 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    86,072 miles
    Test number
    199067904364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    677362154298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail85,633 miles (+4,861)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    128331154299
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    598789953294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,772 miles (+4,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    386304653488
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass76,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    457178452263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,061 miles (+5,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,061 miles
    Test number
    228830152285
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass70,721 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    669568841216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wiper split

  27. Fail70,721 miles (+6,053)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,721 miles
    Test number
    875558241269
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteRear wiper split

  28. Pass64,668 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    751211750269
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Fail64,668 miles (+7,350)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,668 miles
    Test number
    351601750486
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass57,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    320480659445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail57,318 miles (+6,093)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,318 miles
    Test number
    353770059456
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass51,225 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    554807748239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass43,278 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    942256357225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L8 UNM

Does L8 UNM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 UNM is valid until 3 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 UNM?
The MOT on L8 UNM is valid until 3 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 UNM done?
L8 UNM was recorded at 147,859 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 5,561 miles a year.
Has L8 UNM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 UNM has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 UNM 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 UNM find?
L8 UNM passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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