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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

V8 BGDMOT history

V8 BGD is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 139,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

V8 BGD red 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 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
139,874 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BGD was last recorded at 139,874 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,860 miles · 17 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,874 miles
  • 2025 – 138,978 miles
  • 2024 – 137,608 miles
  • 2023 – 136,068 miles
  • 2022 – 134,756 miles
  • 2021 – 133,698 miles
  • 2020 – 132,607 miles
  • 2019 – 131,078 miles
  • 2018 – 129,280 miles
  • 2017 – 127,648 miles
  • 2016 – 125,375 miles
  • 2015 – 123,326 miles
  • 2014 – 119,753 miles
  • 2013 – 117,522 miles
  • 2012 – 112,480 miles
  • 2011 – 108,876 miles
  • 2010 – 103,925 miles
  • 2009 – 100,176 miles
  • 2008 – 91,685 miles
  • 2007 – 82,595 miles
  • 2006 – 71,833 miles
  • 2005 – 61,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,874 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,874 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    139,874 miles
    Test number
    726937648116
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive DIFF LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING PUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,860 miles (+882)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,860 miles
    Test number
    391828187166
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,978 miles (+1,370)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    138,978 miles
    Test number
    900406996780
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,608 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,608 miles
    Test number
    536228831464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass136,068 miles (+1,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    136,068 miles
    Test number
    502063479848
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass134,756 miles (+1,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,756 miles
    Test number
    545432891614
    • AdvisoryGearbox leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass133,698 miles (+1,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,698 miles
    Test number
    420252676477
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass132,607 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,607 miles
    Test number
    591939219790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,078 miles (+1,798)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,078 miles
    Test number
    559660907401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,280 miles (+1,632)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,280 miles
    Test number
    295010351602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,648 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,648 miles
    Test number
    724858180469
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead panel has corrosion (3.6.C.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing panel corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing panel corroded and holed

  12. Fail127,602 miles (+2,227)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,602 miles
    Test number
    456625518963
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass125,375 miles (+2,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,375 miles
    Test number
    384769802214
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind x member (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass123,326 miles (+3,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    123,326 miles
    Test number
    329584725216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,753 miles (+2,231)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    119,753 miles
    Test number
    308373624491
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll tyres have light cracking on walls
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has small cut on wall

  16. Pass117,522 miles (+5,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,522 miles
    Test number
    766878213244
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass112,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    798847222250
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail112,480 miles (+3,604)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,480 miles
    Test number
    345492922446
    • FailureFront coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass108,876 miles (+4,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    108,876 miles
    Test number
    989532401221
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass103,925 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    103,925 miles
    Test number
    132623390159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,802 miles (+3,626)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    582707280131
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass100,176 miles (+8,491)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    100,176 miles
    Test number
    124274909273
    • NoteAdvise thorough underbody rustproofing
    • NoteSlight oil leak from N/S front axle seal

  23. Pass91,685 miles (+9,090)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    91,685 miles
    Test number
    640577018244
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteAdvise thorough rustproofing of underbody
    • NoteTread getting low on rear tyres

  24. Pass82,595 miles (+10,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    82,595 miles
    Test number
    852451617232
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass71,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    531823516253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail71,833 miles (+10,359)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,833 miles
    Test number
    520223816229
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild lose

  27. Pass61,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    61,474 miles
    Test number
    244107815215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BGD

Does V8 BGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BGD is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BGD?
The MOT on V8 BGD is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BGD done?
V8 BGD was recorded at 139,874 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has V8 BGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BGD has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BGD 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 V8 BGD find?
V8 BGD passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front fluid leak, but not excessive diff leaking; front hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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