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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S8 DKEMOT history

S8 DKE is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 124,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S8 DKE 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 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,353 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 DKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 DKE was last recorded at 124,353 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 5,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,601 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,752 miles
Average per year
9,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,353 miles
  • 2025 – 118,601 miles
  • 2024 – 101,086 miles
  • 2023 – 84,730 miles
  • 2022 – 73,929 miles
  • 2021 – 61,917 miles
  • 2020 – 52,199 miles
  • 2018 – 39,427 miles
  • 2017 – 34,121 miles
  • 2016 – 29,045 miles
  • 2015 – 24,246 miles
  • 2014 – 12,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,353 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

18 tests since 2 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,353 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,353 miles
    Test number
    314583730921
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass118,601 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,601 miles
    Test number
    795297064979
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail118,600 miles (+17,514)2 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    251197114339
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm and severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer spherical joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and severely worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,086 miles (+16,356)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,086 miles
    Test number
    247268840487
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips offside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer spherical joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,730 miles (+10,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    84,730 miles
    Test number
    736444525435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,929 miles (+12,012)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,929 miles
    Test number
    478075921081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass61,917 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,917 miles
    Test number
    705828955917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,199 miles (+12,772)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,199 miles
    Test number
    726323165681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,427 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,427 miles
    Test number
    633329918257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail39,426 miles (+5,305)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,426 miles
    Test number
    323900637940
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass34,121 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    34,121 miles
    Test number
    409060090365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail34,117 miles (+5,072)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,117 miles
    Test number
    535611045310
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too low to measure

  13. Pass29,045 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    29,045 miles
    Test number
    285975131281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  14. Pass24,246 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    217396804484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts on side wall but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail24,246 miles (+5,288)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,246 miles
    Test number
    924778033418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cuts on side wall but no cords exposed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass18,958 miles (+6,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    18,958 miles
    Test number
    868232605020
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass12,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    12,552 miles
    Test number
    398922404083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail12,552 miles4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,552 miles
    Test number
    188612004440
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll tyres perishing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about S8 DKE

Does S8 DKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 DKE is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 DKE?
The MOT on S8 DKE is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 DKE done?
S8 DKE was recorded at 124,353 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 9,251 miles a year.
Has S8 DKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 DKE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 DKE 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 DKE find?
S8 DKE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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