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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 4,394 cc

V8 BUOMOT history

V8 BUO is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,176 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

V8 BUO 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 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,176 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BUO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,394 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BUO was last recorded at 145,176 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,168 miles · 27 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
6,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,176 miles
  • 2024 – 139,979 miles
  • 2023 – 136,104 miles
  • 2022 – 131,804 miles
  • 2021 – 128,142 miles
  • 2020 – 124,661 miles
  • 2019 – 121,288 miles
  • 2018 – 116,921 miles
  • 2017 – 110,577 miles
  • 2016 – 103,998 miles
  • 2015 – 87,921 miles
  • 2014 – 79,802 miles
  • 2013 – 73,421 miles
  • 2011 – 64,407 miles
  • 2010 – 54,200 miles
  • 2009 – 46,387 miles
  • 2008 – 34,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,176 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,176 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,176 miles
    Test number
    849991837907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,168 miles (+5,189)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,168 miles
    Test number
    205047781158
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass139,979 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    139,979 miles
    Test number
    371558529160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,104 miles (+4,300)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,104 miles
    Test number
    732392899556
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass131,804 miles (+3,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    131,804 miles
    Test number
    502453832761
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass128,142 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    128,142 miles
    Test number
    368223392839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail128,131 miles (+3,470)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,131 miles
    Test number
    602122534603
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass124,661 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,661 miles
    Test number
    596605694549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,288 miles (+4,367)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    121,288 miles
    Test number
    118047945496
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted (unable to do full inspection of sills)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present
  10. Pass116,921 miles (+6,344)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,921 miles
    Test number
    744283224680
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass110,577 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,577 miles
    Test number
    437122946363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    299173975949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,998 miles (+5,400)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,998 miles
    Test number
    806450393437
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
    • AdvisoryRear view mirror insecure
  14. Pass98,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    865057300488
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints both sides
  15. Fail98,598 miles (+10,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,598 miles
    Test number
    662617639189
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints both sides
  16. Pass87,921 miles (+8,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,921 miles
    Test number
    785212915037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass79,802 miles (+6,381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    79,802 miles
    Test number
    155746414025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass73,421 miles (+9,014)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,421 miles
    Test number
    118578203407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,407 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    64,407 miles
    Test number
    755438751229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  20. Fail64,400 miles (+10,200)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    245928951243
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass54,200 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    874784860248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,193 miles (+7,806)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,193 miles
    Test number
    352193260256
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass46,387 miles (+11,675)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    382586069436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    34,712 miles
    Test number
    512661768268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BUO

Does V8 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BUO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 BUO?
The MOT on V8 BUO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BUO done?
V8 BUO was recorded at 145,176 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,417 miles a year.
Has V8 BUO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BUO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 BUO 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 BUO find?
V8 BUO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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