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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

LD08 GUKMOT history

LD08 GUK is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 299,314 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2024.

LD08 GUK black 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 16 Jan 2025
Mileage
299,314 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
20,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 GUK
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
14 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 GUK was last recorded at 299,314 miles on 8 Jan 2024, 8,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
291,220 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,094 miles
Average per year
20,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 299,314 miles
  • 2023 – 291,220 miles
  • 2022 – 277,574 miles
  • 2021 – 259,079 miles
  • 2019 – 229,507 miles
  • 2018 – 204,858 miles
  • 2017 – 180,184 miles
  • 2016 – 146,554 miles
  • 2015 – 121,234 miles
  • 2014 – 88,309 miles
  • 2013 – 50,570 miles
  • 2012 – 40,613 miles
  • 2011 – 32,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass299,314 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front`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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass299,314 miles (+8,094)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    299,314 miles
    Test number
    201443123396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front`s
  2. Pass291,220 miles (+13,646)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    291,220 miles
    Test number
    962792231012
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass277,574 miles (+18,495)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    277,574 miles
    Test number
    289464625790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass259,079 miles (+29,572)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    259,079 miles
    Test number
    209765048135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire disconnected
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. Pass229,507 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    229,507 miles
    Test number
    152541732064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet open warning on dash
  6. Fail229,497 miles (+24,639)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,497 miles
    Test number
    804116063014
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear most seats
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet open warning on dash
  7. Pass204,858 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    204,858 miles
    Test number
    460129995670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail204,848 miles (+24,664)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,848 miles
    Test number
    781166463367
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass180,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    180,184 miles
    Test number
    247732616147
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
  10. Fail180,184 miles (+33,630)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,184 miles
    Test number
    233386309250
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBad oil leak from engine
    • AdvisoryBrake warning lamp on
  11. Pass146,554 miles (+25,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    128627155515
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass121,234 miles (+442)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,234 miles
    Test number
    625187275195
    • NotePin hole o.s.f. rack boot, front numberplate deteriorated.
  13. Fail120,792 miles (+32,483)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,792 miles
    Test number
    629374675111
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO.s.f. rack boot small pin hole. mil warning light on, front numberplate deteriorated.
  14. Pass88,309 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    316528744185
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked.
  15. Fail88,309 miles (+37,739)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,309 miles
    Test number
    726758144103
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront numberplate cracked.
  16. Pass50,570 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    808430653153
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s steering arm slight play
  17. Fail50,570 miles (+9,957)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    325999143197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s steering arm slight play
  18. Pass40,613 miles (+7,889)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    928232132107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass32,724 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,724 miles
    Test number
    816525241118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    367276991040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 GUK

Does LD08 GUK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD08 GUK expired on 16 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD08 GUK?
The MOT on LD08 GUK expired on 16 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD08 GUK done?
LD08 GUK was recorded at 299,314 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2024, an average of 20,917 miles a year.
Has LD08 GUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 GUK has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LD08 GUK 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 LD08 GUK find?
LD08 GUK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front`s.

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