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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

S8 GNFMOT history

S8 GNF is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 192,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

S8 GNF 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 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
192,118 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 GNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 GNF was last recorded at 192,118 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Feb 2016: 124,837 miles, lower than 124,838 miles on 3 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,168 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
8,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 192,118 miles
  • 2022 – 191,168 miles
  • 2021 – 183,770 miles
  • 2020 – 183,762 miles
  • 2019 – 174,947 miles
  • 2018 – 156,041 miles
  • 2017 – 128,940 miles
  • 2016 – 124,837 miles
  • 2015 – 118,703 miles
  • 2014 – 111,456 miles
  • 2013 – 104,535 miles
  • 2011 – 96,311 miles
  • 2010 – 87,575 miles
  • 2009 – 62,047 miles
  • 2008 – 46,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,118 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,118 miles (+950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    192,118 miles
    Test number
    446746101173
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass191,168 miles (+7,398)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,168 miles
    Test number
    610853865196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass183,770 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,770 miles
    Test number
    227618782151
    • AdvisorySlight judder at front brakes-n/s/f inner cv boot deteriated-o/s/r/ link slight play-n/s/f/ rack inner arm slight play-
  4. Fail183,762 miles (+8,815)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,762 miles
    Test number
    983103331678
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened o/s/r/ link (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f/ inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight judder at front brakes-n/s/f/ play in rack arm
  5. Pass174,947 miles (+18,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    174,947 miles
    Test number
    771451614419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,041 miles (+3,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    156,041 miles
    Test number
    386296485711
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail152,450 miles (+23,510)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,450 miles
    Test number
    113629662815
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 3-4mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass128,940 miles (+4,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    601992111589
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass124,837 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    866017286558
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  10. Fail124,838 miles (+6,135)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,838 miles
    Test number
    927771088799
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  11. Pass118,703 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,703 miles
    Test number
    999477735037
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail118,702 miles (+7,246)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,702 miles
    Test number
    138165435019
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass111,456 miles (+6,921)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    111,456 miles
    Test number
    338653324012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,535 miles (+8,224)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    777443953069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,311 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    845465431358
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  16. Fail96,311 miles (+8,736)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,311 miles
    Test number
    188579021344
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  17. Pass87,575 miles (+6,841)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,575 miles
    Test number
    382021140346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass80,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    850538970081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,734 miles (+18,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,734 miles
    Test number
    362762770071
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass62,047 miles (+15,353)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,047 miles
    Test number
    152881769043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,694 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,694 miles
    Test number
    184144268406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S8 GNF

Does S8 GNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 GNF expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 GNF?
The MOT on S8 GNF expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 GNF done?
S8 GNF was recorded at 192,118 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 8,915 miles a year.
Has S8 GNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 GNF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on S8 GNF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S8 GNF find?
S8 GNF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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