
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Petrol · 2004 · 4,394 cc
V8 FBEMOT history
V8 FBE is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 228,137 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 May 2026
- Mileage
- 228,137 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 11,922 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 FBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,394 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 FBE was last recorded at 228,137 miles on 13 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,136 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 11,922 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 228,137 miles
- 2024 – 206,043 miles
- 2023 – 188,461 miles
- 2021 – 174,529 miles
- 2020 – 164,098 miles
- 2019 – 152,106 miles
- 2018 – 135,249 miles
- 2017 – 112,629 miles
- 2016 – 97,267 miles
- 2015 – 82,131 miles
- 2014 – 73,759 miles
- 2013 – 64,493 miles
- 2012 – 58,675 miles
- 2011 – 50,109 miles
- 2010 – 43,432 miles
- 2009 – 33,392 miles
- 2008 – 26,056 miles
- 2007 – 20,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Possible noise starting (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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, 2012–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass228,137 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2026
- Odometer
- 228,137 miles
- Test number
- 399398100635
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Possible noise starting (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail228,136 miles (+22,093)1 dangerous10 major4 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,136 miles
- Test number
- 651441116766
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint play just starting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Possible noise starting (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySome general corrosion to floor ban ,suspension and brake components
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass206,043 miles (+17,582)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 206,043 miles
- Test number
- 485922636559
- MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass188,461 miles (+13,932)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 188,461 miles
- Test number
- 641465714048
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass174,529 miles (+10,431)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 174,529 miles
- Test number
- 933121318500
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joints both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back and inner and outer sills and floor area both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass164,098 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 164,098 miles
- Test number
- 661516457821
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail164,098 miles (+11,992)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,098 miles
- Test number
- 474100959276
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass152,106 miles (+16,857)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 152,106 miles
- Test number
- 239381373735
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass135,249 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 135,249 miles
- Test number
- 278539837471
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear at rear above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread and pressure low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail135,249 miles (+22,620)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,249 miles
- Test number
- 921264275246
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear at rear above exhaust (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tread and pressure low (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass112,629 miles (+15,362)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 112,629 miles
- Test number
- 911760238685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close to limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,267 miles (+15,136)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 97,267 miles
- Test number
- 862431563680
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,131 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,131 miles
- Test number
- 744605082183
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail82,114 miles (+8,355)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,114 miles
- Test number
- 860337498561
- FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction not working (3.1.7)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass73,759 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,759 miles
- Test number
- 189165504300
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail73,758 miles (+9,265)1 dangerous3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,758 miles
- Test number
- 789234704316
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass64,493 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 64,493 miles
- Test number
- 325443203387
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside steering arm has minor play
Fail64,481 miles (+5,806)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,481 miles
- Test number
- 279367093259
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOffside steering arm has minor play
Pass58,675 miles (+8,566)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 58,675 miles
- Test number
- 799116492286
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass50,109 miles (+6,677)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 50,109 miles
- Test number
- 995365801310
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass43,432 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 43,432 miles
- Test number
- 322566200329
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail43,431 miles (+10,039)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,431 miles
- Test number
- 371226200388
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass33,392 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 33,392 miles
- Test number
- 281982159384
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail33,391 miles (+7,335)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,391 miles
- Test number
- 993242259368
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass26,056 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 26,056 miles
- Test number
- 330103158327
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass20,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 20,779 miles
- Test number
- 750445457339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 FBE
- Does V8 FBE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V8 FBE expired on 12 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V8 FBE?
- The MOT on V8 FBE expired on 12 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V8 FBE done?
- V8 FBE was recorded at 228,137 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2025, an average of 11,922 miles a year.
- Has V8 FBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 FBE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 FBE 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 FBE find?
- V8 FBE passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.
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