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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

L8 WNJMOT history

L8 WNJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

L8 WNJ blue 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 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
220,661 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,494 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 WNJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 WNJ was last recorded at 220,661 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 7,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,355 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,306 miles
Average per year
10,494 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,661 miles
  • 2025 – 213,355 miles
  • 2024 – 202,169 miles
  • 2023 – 189,459 miles
  • 2022 – 176,469 miles
  • 2020 – 170,752 miles
  • 2019 – 165,715 miles
  • 2018 – 159,061 miles
  • 2017 – 153,130 miles
  • 2016 – 144,485 miles
  • 2015 – 133,265 miles
  • 2014 – 121,412 miles
  • 2013 – 108,701 miles
  • 2012 – 97,066 miles
  • 2011 – 82,467 miles
  • 2010 – 66,728 miles
  • 2009 – 41,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,661 miles (+7,306)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    220,661 miles
    Test number
    823883371128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass213,355 miles (+11,186)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    213,355 miles
    Test number
    276156346743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass202,169 miles (+12,710)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    202,169 miles
    Test number
    577081060152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,459 miles (+12,990)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    189,459 miles
    Test number
    325845720363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass176,469 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    176,469 miles
    Test number
    710325830032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail176,462 miles (+5,710)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,462 miles
    Test number
    312907113977
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass170,752 miles (+5,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    170,752 miles
    Test number
    346628776801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass165,715 miles (+6,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    165,715 miles
    Test number
    474433239724
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass159,061 miles (+5,931)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    159,061 miles
    Test number
    806736208675
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction windscreen chipped (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased

  10. Pass153,130 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    410793881539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,485 miles (+11,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,485 miles
    Test number
    929368708077
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to outer sills, under body and engine obscuring some components

  12. Pass133,265 miles (+11,853)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,265 miles
    Test number
    406667217229
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to offside rear seat belt not fully checked
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack end
    • AdvisoryTrim covers fitted to under side,under engine and outer sills obscring some components

  13. Pass121,412 miles (+12,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,412 miles
    Test number
    337345544491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    709616523207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,701 miles (+11,635)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,701 miles
    Test number
    878425123291
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass97,066 miles (+176)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    97,066 miles
    Test number
    869537242206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Fail96,890 miles (+14,423)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,890 miles
    Test number
    135033142295
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front wipers split

  18. Pass82,467 miles (+308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,467 miles
    Test number
    446926951217
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

  19. Fail82,159 miles (+15,431)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,159 miles
    Test number
    816785441211
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

  20. Pass66,728 miles (+25,547)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,728 miles
    Test number
    363230450273
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front steering arm inner joint slight play

  21. Pass41,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,181 miles
    Test number
    463317849285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 WNJ

Does L8 WNJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 WNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 WNJ?
The MOT on L8 WNJ is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 WNJ done?
L8 WNJ was recorded at 220,661 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 10,494 miles a year.
Has L8 WNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 WNJ has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 WNJ 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 WNJ find?
L8 WNJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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