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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

LR08 BVJMOT history

LR08 BVJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,258 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LR08 BVJ grey 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,258 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,135 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR08 BVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR08 BVJ was last recorded at 116,258 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,667 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,591 miles
Average per year
6,135 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,258 miles
  • 2025 – 111,667 miles
  • 2023 – 105,289 miles
  • 2022 – 93,810 miles
  • 2021 – 83,838 miles
  • 2020 – 77,175 miles
  • 2019 – 71,358 miles
  • 2018 – 66,875 miles
  • 2017 – 61,376 miles
  • 2016 – 56,270 miles
  • 2015 – 51,358 miles
  • 2014 – 46,168 miles
  • 2013 – 40,654 miles
  • 2012 – 33,061 miles
  • 2011 – 24,918 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,258 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,258 miles (+4,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    373498417945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass111,667 miles (+6,378)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,667 miles
    Test number
    916955347669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass105,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    352703568966
    • AdvisorySlight play Nearside front rack end

  4. Fail105,289 miles (+6,525)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,289 miles
    Test number
    453504935501
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play Nearside front rack end

  5. Pass98,764 miles (+4,954)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,764 miles
    Test number
    544221200738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass93,810 miles (+9,972)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    93,810 miles
    Test number
    423022811656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryMiddle seat belts on center and o/s not checked due to seat positions.

  7. Pass83,838 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    336792351568
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  8. Fail83,830 miles (+6,655)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,830 miles
    Test number
    998658840953
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  9. Pass77,175 miles (+5,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    77,175 miles
    Test number
    849921959749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,358 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    480218493012
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail71,358 miles (+4,483)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,358 miles
    Test number
    614748376783
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass66,875 miles (+5,499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,875 miles
    Test number
    237179701496
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass61,376 miles (+5,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,376 miles
    Test number
    521074812112
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass56,270 miles (+4,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,270 miles
    Test number
    543142206490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s front inner steering joints

  15. Pass51,358 miles (+5,190)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    51,358 miles
    Test number
    217914995180
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass46,168 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,168 miles
    Test number
    409023084156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,654 miles (+2,430)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,654 miles
    Test number
    119712993190
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass38,224 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    655728553040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear track control arms have slight play in ball joints
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail38,224 miles (+5,163)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,224 miles
    Test number
    128758753479
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear track control arms have slight play in ball joints
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,061 miles (+8,143)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,061 miles
    Test number
    696730142004
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight play in rear track control arm joints
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass24,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    359268841004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,918 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,918 miles
    Test number
    195607541093
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR08 BVJ

Does LR08 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR08 BVJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR08 BVJ?
The MOT on LR08 BVJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR08 BVJ done?
LR08 BVJ was recorded at 116,258 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,135 miles a year.
Has LR08 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR08 BVJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LR08 BVJ 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 LR08 BVJ find?
LR08 BVJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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