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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

S8 WXTMOT history

S8 WXT is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 270,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jul 2025.

S8 WXT 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 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
270,832 mi
At MOT on 5 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
12,268 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 WXT
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 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 WXT was last recorded at 270,832 miles on 5 Jul 2025, 3,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
267,793 miles · 2 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
3,039 miles
Average per year
12,268 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 270,832 miles
  • 2024 – 267,793 miles
  • 2023 – 266,338 miles
  • 2022 – 262,306 miles
  • 2021 – 262,201 miles
  • 2020 – 254,383 miles
  • 2019 – 249,767 miles
  • 2018 – 243,318 miles
  • 2017 – 238,650 miles
  • 2016 – 230,061 miles
  • 2015 – 225,470 miles
  • 2014 – 216,369 miles
  • 2013 – 198,409 miles
  • 2012 – 168,795 miles
  • 2011 – 153,808 miles
  • 2010 – 142,360 miles
  • 2009 – 116,483 miles
  • 2008 – 85,235 miles
  • 2007 – 48,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,832 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes on near and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and balljoint boot deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,832 miles (+3,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    270,832 miles
    Test number
    976897445038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass267,793 miles (+1,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    267,793 miles
    Test number
    743217333474
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing

  3. Pass266,338 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    266,338 miles
    Test number
    903260431411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass262,306 miles (+105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    262,306 miles
    Test number
    522838217169
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis covered in underseal preventing full inspection of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail262,201 miles (+7,818)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,201 miles
    Test number
    787213892012
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear advise n/s rear diff/bearing outer seal leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass254,383 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    254,383 miles
    Test number
    340441074838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass249,767 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    249,767 miles
    Test number
    879406494294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail249,761 miles (+6,443)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,761 miles
    Test number
    376147870490
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass243,318 miles (+2)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    243,318 miles
    Test number
    481300805517
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and balljoint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive air suspension upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch, in engine bay corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has general corrosion

  10. Fail243,316 miles (+4,666)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,316 miles
    Test number
    711511853495
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. far rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. far rear (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bushes on near and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and balljoint boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe, strong advise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive air suspension upper mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch, in engine bay corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has general corrosion

  11. Pass238,650 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    238,650 miles
    Test number
    160182501053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail238,648 miles (+8,587)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,648 miles
    Test number
    293716601999
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  13. Pass230,061 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    230,061 miles
    Test number
    101829345331
    • AdvisoryR/o/s chassis corroded

  14. Fail230,061 miles (+4,591)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,061 miles
    Test number
    840404935438
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryR/o/s chassis corroded

  15. Pass225,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    225,470 miles
    Test number
    839336395197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail225,470 miles (+9,101)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,470 miles
    Test number
    965866695136
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass216,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    216,369 miles
    Test number
    885125894110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail216,369 miles (+17,960)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,369 miles
    Test number
    277575994418
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  19. Pass198,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    198,409 miles
    Test number
    515652293187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail198,409 miles (+29,614)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,409 miles
    Test number
    465592893179
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

  21. Pass168,795 miles (+14,987)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    168,795 miles
    Test number
    288352392431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass153,808 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,808 miles
    Test number
    228167581424
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort
    • NoteNearside of engine appears to be dripping in oil
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear brake discs are in poor condition

  23. Fail153,808 miles (+11,448)8 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,808 miles
    Test number
    477437281148
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteFront service brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort
    • NoteNearside of engine appears to be dripping in oil
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear brake discs are in poor condition

  24. Pass142,360 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    142,360 miles
    Test number
    303404090155
    • NoteBrake judder nearside front
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  25. Fail142,360 miles (+25,877)5 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,360 miles
    Test number
    213644890153
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBrake judder nearside front
    • NoteRear registration plate starting to delaminate

  26. Pass116,483 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    670601499123
    • 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)

  27. Fail116,483 miles (+31,248)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,483 miles
    Test number
    163461999185
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • 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)

  28. Pass85,235 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    220418168170
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail85,235 miles (+36,692)3 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,235 miles
    Test number
    641378468122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass48,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2008
    Odometer
    48,543 miles
    Test number
    442803847158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 WXT

Does S8 WXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 WXT expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 WXT?
The MOT on S8 WXT expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 WXT done?
S8 WXT was recorded at 270,832 miles at its MOT on 5 Jul 2025, an average of 12,268 miles a year.
Has S8 WXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 WXT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S8 WXT 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 WXT find?
S8 WXT passed its latest MOT on 5 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights.

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