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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

S8 BYLMOT history

S8 BYL is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,058 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

S8 BYL 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 18 Sept 2026
Mileage
152,058 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 BYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 BYL was last recorded at 152,058 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,055 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,058 miles
  • 2024 – 143,862 miles
  • 2023 – 136,884 miles
  • 2022 – 128,027 miles
  • 2021 – 121,101 miles
  • 2020 – 113,660 miles
  • 2019 – 107,969 miles
  • 2018 – 100,007 miles
  • 2017 – 90,940 miles
  • 2016 – 79,548 miles
  • 2015 – 73,430 miles
  • 2014 – 67,363 miles
  • 2013 – 60,258 miles
  • 2012 – 53,932 miles
  • 2011 – 49,283 miles
  • 2010 – 44,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,058 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Beam benders fitted to headlamps

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear's corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,058 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    152,058 miles
    Test number
    684795564808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail152,055 miles (+8,193)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,055 miles
    Test number
    535789719844
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass143,862 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    143,862 miles
    Test number
    899509751649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail143,855 miles (+6,971)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,855 miles
    Test number
    553355658647
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear support bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass136,884 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    136,884 miles
    Test number
    750623199730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail136,529 miles (+8,502)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,529 miles
    Test number
    104198508673
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass128,027 miles (+6,926)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,027 miles
    Test number
    598219289382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,101 miles (+7,441)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    121,101 miles
    Test number
    714536944957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass113,660 miles (+5,691)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    118447147908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass107,969 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    208793862577
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear's corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake slightly holding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail107,969 miles (+7,962)5 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,969 miles
    Test number
    688498529357
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of front to rear's corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake slightly holding on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass100,007 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    653119037070
    • 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))

  13. Fail100,007 miles (+9,067)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,007 miles
    Test number
    890733688086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • 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))

  14. Pass90,940 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,940 miles
    Test number
    180015213139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension pipe is being rubbed by parking brake cable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryBeam benders fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear in the clips
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail90,937 miles (+11,389)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,937 miles
    Test number
    105363633743
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension pipe is being rubbed by parking brake cable
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryBeam benders fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryBoth front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear in the clips
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass79,548 miles (+5)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,548 miles
    Test number
    422203060720
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBeam benders fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable rubbing on air suspension pipe
    • AdvisoryProp shaft support bearing badly deteriorated

  17. Fail79,543 miles (+6,113)2 failures18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    545042769695
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped due to wear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBeam benders fitted to headlamps
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable rubbing on air suspension pipe
    • AdvisoryProp shaft support bearing badly deteriorated

  18. Pass73,430 miles (+6,067)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,430 miles
    Test number
    389247575121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass67,363 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    435805874143
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

  20. Fail67,363 miles (+7,105)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,363 miles
    Test number
    765825474125
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing feels slightly rough when spun

  21. Fail60,258 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    848394853138
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass60,258 miles (+6,326)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    869284653173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,932 miles (+4,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,932 miles
    Test number
    128268282467
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass49,283 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,283 miles
    Test number
    416512581010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    44,183 miles
    Test number
    442071390073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 BYL

Does S8 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 BYL expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 BYL?
The MOT on S8 BYL expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 BYL done?
S8 BYL was recorded at 152,058 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 6,974 miles a year.
Has S8 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 BYL has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 BYL 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 BYL find?
S8 BYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess; offside rear suspension bellows damaged but not to excess; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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