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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

V8 CFUMOT history

V8 CFU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 223,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

V8 CFU blue 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 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
223,072 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 CFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 CFU was last recorded at 223,072 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,070 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 223,072 miles
  • 2025 – 215,396 miles
  • 2024 – 210,205 miles
  • 2023 – 204,891 miles
  • 2022 – 201,136 miles
  • 2021 – 195,622 miles
  • 2019 – 187,130 miles
  • 2018 – 171,959 miles
  • 2017 – 159,075 miles
  • 2016 – 143,975 miles
  • 2015 – 126,751 miles
  • 2014 – 112,099 miles
  • 2013 – 96,809 miles
  • 2012 – 82,692 miles
  • 2011 – 68,736 miles
  • 2010 – 53,404 miles
  • 2009 – 39,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,072 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,072 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    223,072 miles
    Test number
    336536108270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Fail223,070 miles (+7,674)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,070 miles
    Test number
    331039390111
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass215,396 miles (+22)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    215,396 miles
    Test number
    240553090848
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bushed perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and body have surface corrosion. Sills have been repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail215,374 miles (+5,169)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,374 miles
    Test number
    114677018818
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills holed/missing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass210,205 miles (+5,314)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    210,205 miles
    Test number
    129476967698
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/ holed just outside of 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded/ holed just outside of 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass204,891 miles (+3,755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    204,891 miles
    Test number
    890372017043
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass201,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    201,136 miles
    Test number
    574613266136
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail201,135 miles (+5,513)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,135 miles
    Test number
    529306962761
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,622 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    195,622 miles
    Test number
    136791777039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail195,622 miles (+8,492)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,622 miles
    Test number
    886689487761
    • 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass187,130 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,130 miles
    Test number
    419281617762
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from auto gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft support bearing rubber split

  12. Fail187,128 miles (+15,169)1 dangerous1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,128 miles
    Test number
    320735482383
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective egr pipes missing (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from auto gearbox and front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft support bearing rubber split

  13. Pass171,959 miles (+12,884)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    171,959 miles
    Test number
    141554787574
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAir suspension light on at time of test
    • AdvisoryPropshaft support rubber split but secure

  14. Pass159,075 miles (+15,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,075 miles
    Test number
    855186101322
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass143,975 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,975 miles
    Test number
    638094754073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft support bearing split

  16. Fail143,969 miles (+17,218)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,969 miles
    Test number
    251731857904
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear propshaft support bearing split

  17. Pass126,751 miles (+14,652)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,751 miles
    Test number
    658664595116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass112,099 miles (+50)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    112,099 miles
    Test number
    985078694130
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAmber light on suspension no leakages & keeps normal height
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear seats & belts as items in load space area

  19. Fail112,049 miles (+15,240)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,049 miles
    Test number
    528656794109
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAmber light on suspension no leakages & keeps normal height
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear seats & belts as items in load space area

  20. Pass96,809 miles (+14,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    96,809 miles
    Test number
    756960303212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,692 miles (+13,956)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    168841902214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,736 miles (+15,332)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    68,736 miles
    Test number
    789810881112
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack has slight play
    • NoteO/s/f inner rack has slight play

  23. Pass53,404 miles (+13,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,404 miles
    Test number
    261091480498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass39,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,586 miles
    Test number
    212482389146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 CFU

Does V8 CFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 CFU is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 CFU?
The MOT on V8 CFU is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 CFU done?
V8 CFU was recorded at 223,072 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 10,996 miles a year.
Has V8 CFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 CFU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 CFU 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 CFU find?
V8 CFU passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills repaired and undersealed.

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