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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

LD08 OVUMOT history

LD08 OVU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LD08 OVU black 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 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
142,930 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,341 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD08 OVU
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
26 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD08 OVU was last recorded at 142,930 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 3,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,387 miles · 24 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,543 miles
Average per year
6,341 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,930 miles
  • 2025 – 139,387 miles
  • 2024 – 135,859 miles
  • 2023 – 130,179 miles
  • 2022 – 123,259 miles
  • 2021 – 117,663 miles
  • 2020 – 112,711 miles
  • 2019 – 107,794 miles
  • 2018 – 101,960 miles
  • 2017 – 94,065 miles
  • 2016 – 87,167 miles
  • 2015 – 80,669 miles
  • 2014 – 73,685 miles
  • 2013 – 64,862 miles
  • 2012 – 53,307 miles
  • 2011 – 44,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,930 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ends are rusty at joint with flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Air suspension gaiter over bellows is split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,930 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    142,930 miles
    Test number
    116235524359
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass139,387 miles (+3,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    139,387 miles
    Test number
    854059862779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension air bag outer cover slightly deteriorated

  3. Pass135,859 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    606274148561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ends are rusty at joint with flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension gaiter over bellows is split

  4. Fail135,857 miles (+5,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,857 miles
    Test number
    570048469982
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule brake hose ends are rusty at joint with flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension gaiter over bellows is split

  5. Pass130,179 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    130,179 miles
    Test number
    303850342677
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened Rear edge of subframe is damaged (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Fail130,179 miles (+6,920)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,179 miles
    Test number
    739657723210
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass123,259 miles (+5,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    123,259 miles
    Test number
    613064873266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack slightly damp

  8. Pass117,663 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    239710437879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail117,663 miles (+4,952)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,663 miles
    Test number
    739005725161
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    386392451067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,711 miles (+4,917)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,711 miles
    Test number
    107559036112
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  12. Pass107,794 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,794 miles
    Test number
    329990057219
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bushes are split in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail107,788 miles (+5,828)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,788 miles
    Test number
    467819696628
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bellows collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected air bellows collapsed (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a nail in the tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Diff bushes are split in subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass101,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,960 miles
    Test number
    445443008107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,959 miles (+7,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,959 miles
    Test number
    168694678221
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  16. Pass94,065 miles (+6,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,065 miles
    Test number
    270735695336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass87,167 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,167 miles
    Test number
    759705637397
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear arm bushes slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends and track rod end

  18. Fail87,160 miles (+6,491)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,160 miles
    Test number
    398346988127
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt seats
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bold on inner edge
    • AdvisoryDiscs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear arm bushes slight play
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack ends and track rod end

  19. Pass80,669 miles (+6,984)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,669 miles
    Test number
    735546325273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    635239614272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail73,685 miles (+81)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,685 miles
    Test number
    157167514278
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail73,604 miles (+8,742)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    996164214239
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cut in tread area

  23. Pass64,862 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    64,862 miles
    Test number
    579490003223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,861 miles (+2,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,861 miles
    Test number
    436119793182
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass62,510 miles (+9,203)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,510 miles
    Test number
    905487073056
    • NoteRear brake pads worn over 60%

  26. Pass53,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    556756482013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,307 miles (+9,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,307 miles
    Test number
    746730982004
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  28. Pass44,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,265 miles
    Test number
    295299981091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD08 OVU

Does LD08 OVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD08 OVU is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD08 OVU?
The MOT on LD08 OVU is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD08 OVU done?
LD08 OVU was recorded at 142,930 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,341 miles a year.
Has LD08 OVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD08 OVU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LD08 OVU 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 OVU find?
LD08 OVU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all wearing on inner edges.

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