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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S8 VGRMOT history

S8 VGR is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 245,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

S8 VGR 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 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
245,765 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
12 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 VGR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 VGR was last recorded at 245,765 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,761 miles · 5 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
9,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 245,765 miles
  • 2020 – 243,557 miles
  • 2019 – 242,644 miles
  • 2018 – 230,988 miles
  • 2017 – 223,293 miles
  • 2016 – 218,076 miles
  • 2015 – 205,611 miles
  • 2014 – 196,799 miles
  • 2013 – 183,133 miles
  • 2012 – 167,994 miles
  • 2011 – 167,754 miles
  • 2007 – 94,053 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,765 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has surface corrosion to exhaust system/hardware
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,765 miles (+4)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    245,765 miles
    Test number
    625765656565
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has surface corrosion to exhaust system/hardware
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail245,761 miles (+2,204)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,761 miles
    Test number
    979156373987
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has surface corrosion to pipes and joints/hardware
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass243,557 miles (+913)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    243,557 miles
    Test number
    739993743684
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both NSF and OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious under body corrosion

  4. Pass242,644 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    242,644 miles
    Test number
    429042714201
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail242,644 miles (+11,656)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,644 miles
    Test number
    637621255296
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass230,988 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    230,988 miles
    Test number
    692315228235
    • 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))

  7. Pass223,293 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    223,293 miles
    Test number
    549015096302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  8. Fail223,293 miles (+5,217)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,293 miles
    Test number
    907313385467
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and corroded
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  9. Pass218,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    218,076 miles
    Test number
    472139051129
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn rear brake discs corroded

  10. Fail218,076 miles (+12,465)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,076 miles
    Test number
    748197200477
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn rear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass205,611 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    205,611 miles
    Test number
    539485725149
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDriver seat padding coming away from the frame
    • NoteRear seats could not be tested as folded in the stowed away position

  12. Fail205,609 miles (+8,810)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,609 miles
    Test number
    225599315416
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteDriver seat padding coming away from the frame
    • NoteRear seats could not be tested as folded in the stowed away position

  13. Pass196,799 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    196,799 miles
    Test number
    218092744478
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail196,795 miles (+13,662)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,795 miles
    Test number
    269129834442
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass183,133 miles (+15,139)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    183,133 miles
    Test number
    238640553134
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFuel stainage at rear of engine, recommend attention

  16. Pass167,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    167,994 miles
    Test number
    369650712122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail167,994 miles (+240)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,994 miles
    Test number
    987960812158
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass167,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    167,754 miles
    Test number
    638259851258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail167,754 miles (+73,701)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,754 miles
    Test number
    717359851284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass94,053 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    94,053 miles
    Test number
    514393697070
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail94,052 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,052 miles
    Test number
    113077487440
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S8 VGR

Does S8 VGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 VGR expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 VGR?
The MOT on S8 VGR expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 VGR done?
S8 VGR was recorded at 245,765 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 9,681 miles a year.
Has S8 VGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 VGR has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S8 VGR 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 VGR find?
S8 VGR passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped; exhaust has surface corrosion to exhaust system/hardware, and 2 more.

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