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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

S8 BJYMOT history

S8 BJY is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 189,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S8 BJY 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 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,652 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BJY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BJY was last recorded at 189,652 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,628 miles · 27 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
9,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,652 miles
  • 2025 – 186,249 miles
  • 2024 – 182,453 miles
  • 2023 – 179,195 miles
  • 2022 – 177,877 miles
  • 2021 – 175,079 miles
  • 2017 – 159,156 miles
  • 2016 – 143,570 miles
  • 2015 – 126,087 miles
  • 2014 – 112,943 miles
  • 2013 – 93,386 miles
  • 2012 – 74,272 miles
  • 2011 – 56,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,652 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad sensor loose.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass189,652 miles (+24)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,652 miles
    Test number
    858904845210
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad sensor loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail189,628 miles (+3,379)2 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,628 miles
    Test number
    917524182610
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested hand brake fault (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear sensor not clipped in
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear electrical wiring insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass186,249 miles (+3,796)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    186,249 miles
    Test number
    162917823834
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across the back. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass182,453 miles (+114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    182,453 miles
    Test number
    604006161824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail182,339 miles (+3,144)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,339 miles
    Test number
    491262842635
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,195 miles (+1,318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    404222290122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner cv boot has a pin hole- still prevents the ingress of dirt.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass177,877 miles (+2,798)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,877 miles
    Test number
    343982615520
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass175,079 miles (+15,923)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,079 miles
    Test number
    883745879274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,156 miles (+15,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    219997620283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass143,570 miles (+169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    143,570 miles
    Test number
    323104930890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail143,401 miles (+17,314)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,401 miles
    Test number
    997586658179
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass126,087 miles (+13,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,087 miles
    Test number
    626588041639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,943 miles (+19,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    112,943 miles
    Test number
    349291364298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass93,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    93,386 miles
    Test number
    438256453226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,379 miles (+19,107)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,379 miles
    Test number
    746936853216
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass74,272 miles (+17,662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    365811172460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,610 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    56,610 miles
    Test number
    335041671264
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres have small cuts to cords.

Questions about S8 BJY

Does S8 BJY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 BJY is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 BJY?
The MOT on S8 BJY is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 BJY done?
S8 BJY was recorded at 189,652 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 9,184 miles a year.
Has S8 BJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BJY has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 BJY 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 S8 BJY find?
S8 BJY passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pad sensor loose., and 4 more.

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