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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Lpg · 1999 · 3,950 cc

L8 WELMOT history

L8 WEL is a red lpg Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.

L8 WEL red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 May 2025
Mileage
166,050 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2024
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
6,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 May 2025
Latest MOT test
22 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WEL was last recorded at 166,050 miles on 22 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,050 miles · 15 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,050 miles
  • 2023 – 166,050 miles
  • 2022 – 165,337 miles
  • 2021 – 164,783 miles
  • 2020 – 158,788 miles
  • 2019 – 147,834 miles
  • 2018 – 138,609 miles
  • 2017 – 128,187 miles
  • 2016 – 118,236 miles
  • 2015 – 109,111 miles
  • 2014 – 97,580 miles
  • 2012 – 78,845 miles
  • 2011 – 64,986 miles
  • 2009 – 61,717 miles
  • 2007 – 59,335 miles
  • 2006 – 55,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,050 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush ACE Link (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,050 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    166,050 miles
    Test number
    699373949687
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,050 miles (+713)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,050 miles
    Test number
    892353003438
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,337 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    165,337 miles
    Test number
    735886055980
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,336 miles (+553)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,336 miles
    Test number
    198413587145
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,783 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,783 miles
    Test number
    989969509774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail164,782 miles (+5,994)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,782 miles
    Test number
    591810627852
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join from center pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,788 miles (+396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    158,788 miles
    Test number
    128021609841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail158,392 miles (+10,558)14 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,392 miles
    Test number
    946636773225
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength towbar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass147,834 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    492397642028
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail147,834 miles (+9,225)3 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    190062672511
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass138,609 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,609 miles
    Test number
    192398112859
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush ACE Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from ACE valve

  12. Fail138,548 miles (+10,361)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,548 miles
    Test number
    467791001704
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush ACE Link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight leak from ACE valve

  13. Pass128,187 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    128,187 miles
    Test number
    138207656633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail128,131 miles (+9,895)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    808191570313
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass118,236 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    189727192222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  16. Fail118,236 miles (+9,125)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,236 miles
    Test number
    687964356075
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  17. Pass109,111 miles (+314)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,111 miles
    Test number
    799118365078
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated
    • NoteSlight damage to offside indicator lense

  18. Fail108,797 miles (+11,217)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,797 miles
    Test number
    849825555038
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint gaitor deteriorated
    • NoteSlight damage to offside indicator lense

  19. Pass97,580 miles (+18,735)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    97,580 miles
    Test number
    755535964058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside rear indicator lense damaged

  20. Fail78,845 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    506595362232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass78,845 miles (+13,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,845 miles
    Test number
    777235762279
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass64,986 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    437423081255
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing

  23. Fail64,986 miles (+2,026)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,986 miles
    Test number
    779713481285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing

  24. Fail62,960 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    129418521430
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass62,960 miles (+1,243)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,960 miles
    Test number
    568696821067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass61,717 miles (+162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,717 miles
    Test number
    804291219367
    • NoteSlight dampness around steering box

  27. Fail61,555 miles (+2,220)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,555 miles
    Test number
    371658989253
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSlight dampness around lower steering box

  28. Pass59,335 miles (+235)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,335 miles
    Test number
    302647307251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSlight fooot brake travel
    • NoteSlight manifold blow

  29. Pass59,100 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    59,100 miles
    Test number
    864558107181
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail59,091 miles (+3,293)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,091 miles
    Test number
    382726167068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteCarb leaking water o/s/front

  31. Fail55,798 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    461659106268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  32. Pass55,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,798 miles
    Test number
    801669206242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WEL

Does L8 WEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 WEL expired on 21 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 WEL?
The MOT on L8 WEL expired on 21 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 WEL done?
L8 WEL was recorded at 166,050 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
Has L8 WEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WEL has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L8 WEL 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 WEL find?
L8 WEL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, and 2 more.

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