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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

V8 DDCMOT history

V8 DDC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 219,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

V8 DDC black 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
219,331 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,489 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DDC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 DDC was last recorded at 219,331 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,275 miles · 19 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
14,489 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,331 miles
  • 2024 – 206,472 miles
  • 2023 – 194,539 miles
  • 2022 – 180,389 miles
  • 2021 – 166,136 miles
  • 2020 – 155,619 miles
  • 2019 – 145,659 miles
  • 2018 – 130,377 miles
  • 2017 – 114,179 miles
  • 2016 – 92,116 miles
  • 2015 – 78,027 miles
  • 2014 – 63,453 miles
  • 2013 – 46,184 miles
  • 2012 – 29,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,331 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Electronic parking brake control inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,331 miles (+56)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    219,331 miles
    Test number
    933673338061
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail219,275 miles (+12,803)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,275 miles
    Test number
    562481841962
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass206,472 miles (+103)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    206,472 miles
    Test number
    349474033810
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail206,369 miles (+11,830)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,369 miles
    Test number
    815373495744
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near lower suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass194,539 miles (+93)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    194,539 miles
    Test number
    455272296417
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail194,446 miles (+14,057)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,446 miles
    Test number
    779475430512
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,389 miles (+14,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    180,389 miles
    Test number
    342490882514
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass166,136 miles (+83)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    166,136 miles
    Test number
    898236626257
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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))

  9. Fail166,053 miles (+10,434)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,053 miles
    Test number
    687930298066
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,619 miles (+9,960)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    155,619 miles
    Test number
    987112742935
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass145,659 miles (+15,282)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    145,659 miles
    Test number
    455975968505
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass130,377 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    130,377 miles
    Test number
    926587535444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,367 miles (+16,188)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,367 miles
    Test number
    201867713623
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass114,179 miles (+22,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,179 miles
    Test number
    549283846665
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass92,116 miles (+125)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,116 miles
    Test number
    104843335768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,991 miles (+13,964)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,991 miles
    Test number
    245431473937
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction possibly due to pad wear indicators not attached (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass78,027 miles (+14,574)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    78,027 miles
    Test number
    632469908647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement whishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement whishbone (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass63,453 miles (+17,269)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    63,453 miles
    Test number
    595496584247
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass46,184 miles (+17,067)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,184 miles
    Test number
    779068583243
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChips in windscreen

  20. Pass29,117 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,117 miles
    Test number
    875184082236
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

  21. Fail29,116 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,116 miles
    Test number
    415504582284
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteChips in windscreen
    • NoteNail in n/s/r tyre

Questions about V8 DDC

Does V8 DDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 DDC is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V8 DDC?
The MOT on V8 DDC is valid until 17 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 DDC done?
V8 DDC was recorded at 219,331 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 14,489 miles a year.
Has V8 DDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DDC has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 DDC 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 DDC find?
V8 DDC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front d bushes; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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