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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 4,394 cc

V8 KUXMOT history

V8 KUX is a blue petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 145,680 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V8 KUX 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 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,680 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,928 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 KUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,394 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 KUX was last recorded at 145,680 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,668 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,928 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,680 miles
  • 2025 – 145,324 miles
  • 2024 – 144,642 miles
  • 2023 – 143,217 miles
  • 2022 – 136,481 miles
  • 2021 – 133,318 miles
  • 2020 – 126,750 miles
  • 2019 – 121,027 miles
  • 2018 – 115,010 miles
  • 2017 – 105,625 miles
  • 2016 – 95,782 miles
  • 2015 – 86,254 miles
  • 2014 – 75,105 miles
  • 2012 – 58,083 miles
  • 2011 – 46,729 miles
  • 2010 – 36,292 miles
  • 2008 – 19,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,680 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear fuel tank cradle corroding

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Fuel tank cradle corroding

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside and offside rear body mounting points corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,680 miles (+12)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,680 miles
    Test number
    278156125090
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel tank cradle corroding

  2. Fail145,668 miles (+344)2 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,668 miles
    Test number
    378215265540
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in hub housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroding

  3. Pass145,324 miles (+682)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,324 miles
    Test number
    260976625407
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroding

  4. Pass144,642 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    144,642 miles
    Test number
    154153429299
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear body mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail144,641 miles (+1,424)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,641 miles
    Test number
    645271557912
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear body mounting points corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass143,217 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,217 miles
    Test number
    741006006370
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank cradle corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,216 miles (+6,735)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,216 miles
    Test number
    478466460164
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank cradle corroding
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,481 miles (+3,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    136,481 miles
    Test number
    652096914213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cage corroding

  9. Pass133,318 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    133,318 miles
    Test number
    558398450564
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroding

  10. Fail133,317 miles (+6,567)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,317 miles
    Test number
    770821808137
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both pipes above differental (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroding

  11. Pass126,750 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,750 miles
    Test number
    279095374514
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail126,750 miles (+5,723)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,750 miles
    Test number
    653375883936
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass121,027 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    121,027 miles
    Test number
    808585892612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail121,026 miles (+6,016)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,026 miles
    Test number
    952224236515
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass115,010 miles (+9,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,010 miles
    Test number
    153602402100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass105,625 miles (+9,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,625 miles
    Test number
    547828182328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass95,782 miles (+9,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    404282295921
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,254 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    946202295045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,994 miles (+10,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,994 miles
    Test number
    115371275024
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass75,105 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    146414614041
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail75,105 miles (+17,022)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,105 miles
    Test number
    177522904005
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteYellow brake warning lamp on

  22. Pass58,083 miles (+11,354)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,083 miles
    Test number
    246719282472
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass46,729 miles (+10,437)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,729 miles
    Test number
    526821381103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion to chassis
    • NoteWear to front and rear brake discs

  24. Fail36,292 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    103661880140
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass36,292 miles (+3,979)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,292 miles
    Test number
    940271780169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,313 miles (+12,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,313 miles
    Test number
    743802910008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass19,791 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,791 miles
    Test number
    474982418292
    • NoteFront number plate

Questions about V8 KUX

Does V8 KUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 KUX is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 KUX?
The MOT on V8 KUX is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 KUX done?
V8 KUX was recorded at 145,680 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,928 miles a year.
Has V8 KUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 KUX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 KUX 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 KUX find?
V8 KUX passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated grease present; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub housing bushes, and 5 more.

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