
Land Rover Discovery
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc
V8 LAEMOT history
V8 LAE is a red petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,079 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 103,079 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,209 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 LAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 LAE was last recorded at 103,079 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,972 miles · 17 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 107 miles
- Average per year
- 3,209 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 103,079 miles
- 2025 – 102,972 miles
- 2024 – 102,292 miles
- 2023 – 101,827 miles
- 2022 – 101,355 miles
- 2020 – 99,869 miles
- 2019 – 95,305 miles
- 2018 – 93,252 miles
- 2017 – 90,648 miles
- 2016 – 87,963 miles
- 2015 – 86,066 miles
- 2014 – 84,568 miles
- 2012 – 82,566 miles
- 2010 – 67,265 miles
- 2009 – 53,153 miles
- 2007 – 44,395 miles
- 2006 – 39,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r chassis corroded
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 brake backplate corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front inner arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front inner arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass103,079 miles (+107)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 103,079 miles
- Test number
- 166716237663
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryO/s/r chassis corroded
Fail102,972 miles (+680)18 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,972 miles
- Test number
- 931741239153
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear indicator cracked/holed in cover
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light cover cracked/holed
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 255/55/18
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
Pass102,292 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 102,292 miles
- Test number
- 396589387781
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail102,291 miles (+464)12 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,291 miles
- Test number
- 798663628447
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting step mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass101,827 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2024
- Odometer
- 101,827 miles
- Test number
- 125110350804
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stabilizer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail101,827 miles (+472)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,827 miles
- Test number
- 293368295056
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stabilizer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass101,355 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2023
- Odometer
- 101,355 miles
- Test number
- 307150240217
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,355 miles (+1,486)1 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,355 miles
- Test number
- 133238911962
- DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Towbar attachment insecure attachment bracket broken and catching steering damper (6.1.6 (c) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle tie bar rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration 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))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass99,869 miles (+4,564)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 99,869 miles
- Test number
- 538980851157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,305 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 95,305 miles
- Test number
- 572483707744
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake backplate corroded
Fail95,305 miles (+2,053)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,305 miles
- Test number
- 399697785319
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake backplate corroded
Pass93,252 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 93,252 miles
- Test number
- 611258569685
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake backplate corroded
Fail93,251 miles (+2,603)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,251 miles
- Test number
- 112054044250
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCentre to rear exhaust flange corroded but still secure
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake backplate corroded
Pass90,648 miles (+2,685)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 90,648 miles
- Test number
- 285274842064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 87,963 miles
- Test number
- 626137076228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,963 miles (+1,897)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,963 miles
- Test number
- 911770727799
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass86,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,066 miles
- Test number
- 199110595068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,066 miles (+1,498)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,066 miles
- Test number
- 855360095023
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail84,568 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,568 miles
- Test number
- 848858414178
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass84,568 miles (+2,002)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,568 miles
- Test number
- 896168114132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,566 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,566 miles
- Test number
- 698262952328
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass82,566 miles (+4,862)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 82,566 miles
- Test number
- 755062752322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,704 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,704 miles
- Test number
- 265115602019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,698 miles (+10,433)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,698 miles
- Test number
- 625904502065
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass67,265 miles (+14,112)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 67,265 miles
- Test number
- 560376260168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,153 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 53,153 miles
- Test number
- 273931099492
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,153 miles (+8,758)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,153 miles
- Test number
- 760085889102
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass44,395 miles (+4,525)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 44,395 miles
- Test number
- 152685817014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,870 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2007
- Odometer
- 39,870 miles
- Test number
- 841996726103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 LAE
- Does V8 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LAE is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 LAE?
- The MOT on V8 LAE is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 LAE done?
- V8 LAE was recorded at 103,079 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 3,209 miles a year.
- Has V8 LAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 LAE has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 LAE 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 LAE find?
- V8 LAE passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.
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