Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc
LB08 VWGMOT history
LB08 VWG is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 138,191 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 138,191 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,784 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VWG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Jul 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VWG was last recorded at 138,191 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 138,159 miles · 6 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 7,784 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 138,191 miles
- 2024 – 129,133 miles
- 2023 – 121,317 miles
- 2022 – 112,903 miles
- 2021 – 103,815 miles
- 2020 – 98,252 miles
- 2019 – 94,465 miles
- 2018 – 92,789 miles
- 2017 – 84,916 miles
- 2016 – 74,428 miles
- 2015 – 62,329 miles
- 2014 – 57,450 miles
- 2013 – 48,882 miles
- 2012 – 37,440 miles
- 2011 – 26,366 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,191 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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, 2015–2017
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Injector seals leaking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight play in both steering arms inner joint
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,191 miles (+32)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 138,191 miles
- Test number
- 334122623635
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,159 miles (+9,026)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,159 miles
- Test number
- 908504826442
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed all round tyre 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass129,133 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 129,133 miles
- Test number
- 198235886217
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryInjector seals leaking
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms inner joint
Fail129,133 miles (+7,816)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,133 miles
- Test number
- 561636883969
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryInjector seals leaking
- AdvisoryRear tyres over ten years old
- AdvisorySlight play in both steering arms inner joint
Pass121,317 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 121,317 miles
- Test number
- 182410405593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail121,315 miles (+8,412)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,315 miles
- Test number
- 339077728693
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass112,903 miles (+9,088)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,903 miles
- Test number
- 488897038140
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass103,815 miles (+5,563)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 103,815 miles
- Test number
- 323382569249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,252 miles (+28)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 98,252 miles
- Test number
- 535384050528
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,224 miles (+3,759)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,224 miles
- Test number
- 153519418377
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,465 miles (+1,676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 94,465 miles
- Test number
- 118500170487
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass92,789 miles (+7,873)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 92,789 miles
- Test number
- 312003321412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,916 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 84,916 miles
- Test number
- 776808735926
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail84,916 miles (+10,488)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,916 miles
- Test number
- 979468779330
- Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working offside front (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testStop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass74,428 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 74,428 miles
- Test number
- 847507932762
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail74,426 miles (+12,097)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,426 miles
- Test number
- 695855557865
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- FailureNearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage broken lens (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour broken lens (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass62,329 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 62,329 miles
- Test number
- 947200945103
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail62,329 miles (+4,879)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,329 miles
- Test number
- 297279435415
- FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass57,450 miles (+8,568)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 57,450 miles
- Test number
- 215451174406
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass48,882 miles (+11,442)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 48,882 miles
- Test number
- 307644483137
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside & nearside rear seats stowed away at time of test
Pass37,440 miles (+11,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 37,440 miles
- Test number
- 775904182157
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass26,366 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 26,366 miles
- Test number
- 858488071179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VWG
- Does LB08 VWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB08 VWG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VWG?
- The MOT on LB08 VWG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB08 VWG done?
- LB08 VWG was recorded at 138,191 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 7,784 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VWG has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VWG 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 LB08 VWG find?
- LB08 VWG passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.
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