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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L8 WKSMOT history

L8 WKS is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Feb 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 205,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2025.

L8 WKS green 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 19 Mar 2026
Mileage
205,734 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
10 Feb 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WKS was last recorded at 205,734 miles on 20 Mar 2025, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,699 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 205,734 miles
  • 2024 – 205,441 miles
  • 2023 – 205,020 miles
  • 2022 – 204,319 miles
  • 2021 – 203,333 miles
  • 2020 – 201,884 miles
  • 2019 – 201,125 miles
  • 2018 – 199,947 miles
  • 2017 – 198,007 miles
  • 2016 – 196,170 miles
  • 2015 – 192,535 miles
  • 2014 – 187,756 miles
  • 2013 – 182,876 miles
  • 2011 – 178,150 miles
  • 2010 – 169,824 miles
  • 2006 – 162,993 miles
  • 2005 – 149,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,734 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.

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,734 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    205,734 miles
    Test number
    100139266761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail205,699 miles (+258)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,699 miles
    Test number
    911342216384
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to front to rear brake pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe leaking on an air braking system Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (i))

  3. Pass205,441 miles (+421)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    205,441 miles
    Test number
    198469418068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass205,020 miles (+701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    205,020 miles
    Test number
    647565834675
    • AdvisoryFront diff oil seal leaking

  5. Pass204,319 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,319 miles
    Test number
    714883949353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail204,318 miles (+985)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,318 miles
    Test number
    371490112486
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass203,333 miles (+1,449)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    203,333 miles
    Test number
    883582184472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass201,884 miles (+759)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    201,884 miles
    Test number
    327423703081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass201,125 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    201,125 miles
    Test number
    842584983311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass199,947 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    199,947 miles
    Test number
    221748100593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass198,007 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    198,007 miles
    Test number
    355132064487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail197,999 miles (+1,829)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,999 miles
    Test number
    184788287571
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass196,170 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    196,170 miles
    Test number
    110309877794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass192,535 miles (+4,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    192,535 miles
    Test number
    649328205094
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass187,756 miles (+4,880)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    187,756 miles
    Test number
    428309104074
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  16. Pass182,876 miles (+4,726)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    182,876 miles
    Test number
    105598603418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass178,150 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    178,150 miles
    Test number
    289554561351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass174,143 miles (+4,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    174,143 miles
    Test number
    539720611004
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass169,824 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    169,824 miles
    Test number
    621961910052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail169,815 miles (+6,822)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,815 miles
    Test number
    834589100017
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass162,993 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    162,993 miles
    Test number
    414013706459
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Fail162,993 miles (+13,821)4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,993 miles
    Test number
    942433506370
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testPower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass149,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    149,172 miles
    Test number
    621258295251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WKS

Does L8 WKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L8 WKS expired on 19 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L8 WKS?
The MOT on L8 WKS expired on 19 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L8 WKS done?
L8 WKS was recorded at 205,734 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2025, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has L8 WKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WKS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 WKS 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 WKS find?
L8 WKS passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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