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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 3,950 cc

V8 DTUMOT history

V8 DTU is a silver petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 120,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2025.

V8 DTU silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
120,572 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 DTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V8 DTU was last recorded at 120,572 miles on 11 Jan 2025, 2,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,506 miles · 10 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,066 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 120,572 miles
  • 2022 – 118,506 miles
  • 2021 – 114,248 miles
  • 2020 – 109,117 miles
  • 2019 – 105,089 miles
  • 2018 – 104,700 miles
  • 2017 – 101,405 miles
  • 2016 – 77,256 miles
  • 2015 – 75,574 miles
  • 2014 – 73,405 miles
  • 2013 – 71,330 miles
  • 2012 – 69,590 miles
  • 2011 – 65,933 miles
  • 2009 – 59,182 miles
  • 2008 – 37,471 miles
  • 2007 – 33,468 miles
  • 2006 – 30,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,572 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,572 miles (+2,066)10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,572 miles
    Test number
    721906160334
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion

  2. Pass118,506 miles (+4,258)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    118,506 miles
    Test number
    729725036540
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassi corroded

  3. Pass114,248 miles (+5,131)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    114,248 miles
    Test number
    458804406193
    • AdvisoryDampness around suspension pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass109,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    109,117 miles
    Test number
    702540832258
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,117 miles (+4,028)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,117 miles
    Test number
    939039953839
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,089 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    304180345969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail105,088 miles (+388)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,088 miles
    Test number
    891160285190
    • DangerousFront Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousIntegral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass104,700 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    104,700 miles
    Test number
    540487716914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail104,697 miles (+3,292)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,697 miles
    Test number
    110223158560
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear oil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass101,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    276005146490
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail101,405 miles (+24,149)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,405 miles
    Test number
    513602539219
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass77,256 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    835351094057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,630 miles (+1,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    76,630 miles
    Test number
    951479380200
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  14. Pass75,574 miles (+2,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,574 miles
    Test number
    779356375095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass73,405 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,405 miles
    Test number
    275631144092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,330 miles (+1,740)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,330 miles
    Test number
    778437963019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,590 miles (+3,657)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,590 miles
    Test number
    109303572406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    239488161066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,933 miles (+6,751)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    109037961017
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

  20. Pass59,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    512809359259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,182 miles (+5,402)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,182 miles
    Test number
    164948259259
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass53,780 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,780 miles
    Test number
    621437059036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail53,696 miles (+16,225)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    341435659044
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass37,471 miles (+4,003)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    37,471 miles
    Test number
    693628258050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,468 miles (+3,116)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,468 miles
    Test number
    764460947232
    • NoteSlight oil contamination on steering link bar

  26. Pass30,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    30,352 miles
    Test number
    271768826203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 DTU

Does V8 DTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V8 DTU expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V8 DTU?
The MOT on V8 DTU expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V8 DTU done?
V8 DTU was recorded at 120,572 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2025, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has V8 DTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 DTU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V8 DTU 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 DTU find?
V8 DTU failed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2025 with 10 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 10 more.

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