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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

S8 YAXMOT history

S8 YAX is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S8 YAX silver 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 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
141,460 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 YAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 YAX was last recorded at 141,460 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,460 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
10,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,460 miles
  • 2024 – 129,104 miles
  • 2023 – 122,857 miles
  • 2022 – 117,556 miles
  • 2021 – 111,004 miles
  • 2020 – 101,245 miles
  • 2019 – 93,067 miles
  • 2018 – 83,557 miles
  • 2017 – 67,179 miles
  • 2016 – 59,580 miles
  • 2015 – 28,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,460 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    141,460 miles
    Test number
    476153485315
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail141,460 miles (+12,356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,460 miles
    Test number
    404059241793
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass129,104 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    129,104 miles
    Test number
    588670767312
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass122,857 miles (+5,301)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,857 miles
    Test number
    567485692837
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass117,556 miles (+6,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,556 miles
    Test number
    465262820836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySide step and brackets corroded

  6. Pass111,004 miles (+9,759)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    111,004 miles
    Test number
    497949926636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,245 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,245 miles
    Test number
    803632966621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,160 miles (+8,093)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,160 miles
    Test number
    809297261806
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,067 miles (+9,510)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,067 miles
    Test number
    627817341546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,557 miles (+16,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    83,557 miles
    Test number
    212554460650
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass67,179 miles (+7,599)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,179 miles
    Test number
    853363897301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    576140715989
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail59,580 miles (+31,097)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    757384129307
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass28,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,483 miles
    Test number
    318850585049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 YAX

Does S8 YAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 YAX is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S8 YAX?
The MOT on S8 YAX is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 YAX done?
S8 YAX was recorded at 141,460 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 10,567 miles a year.
Has S8 YAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 YAX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S8 YAX 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 YAX find?
S8 YAX passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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