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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

V8 LJKMOT history

V8 LJK is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 134,657 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

V8 LJK 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 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
134,657 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 LJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 LJK was last recorded at 134,657 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 73 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,584 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
73 miles
Average per year
5,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,657 miles
  • 2025 – 130,181 miles
  • 2024 – 125,271 miles
  • 2023 – 121,842 miles
  • 2022 – 116,998 miles
  • 2021 – 114,474 miles
  • 2020 – 112,801 miles
  • 2019 – 108,452 miles
  • 2018 – 105,259 miles
  • 2017 – 100,209 miles
  • 2016 – 93,979 miles
  • 2015 – 91,806 miles
  • 2014 – 77,757 miles
  • 2013 – 67,674 miles
  • 2012 – 63,589 miles
  • 2011 – 58,149 miles
  • 2010 – 45,236 miles
  • 2009 – 39,806 miles
  • 2008 – 29,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,657 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension unit gaiter split function not impairedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,657 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    134,657 miles
    Test number
    980925907270
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension unit gaiter split function not impaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail134,584 miles (+4,403)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,584 miles
    Test number
    395786434706
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension unit gaiter split function not impaired
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass130,181 miles (+4,910)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,181 miles
    Test number
    866949586760
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holed (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass125,271 miles (+3,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    125,271 miles
    Test number
    454927056778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's inner surface's corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess dust/dirt cover torn/split (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass121,842 miles (+28)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    121,842 miles
    Test number
    481633076118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air bag outer cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail121,814 miles (+4,816)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    275299099990
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air bag outer cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass116,998 miles (+2,524)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,998 miles
    Test number
    541155947360
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side rear air bag cover split

  8. Pass114,474 miles (+54)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,474 miles
    Test number
    660490027206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension cover torn

  9. Fail114,420 miles (+1,619)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,420 miles
    Test number
    180951931492
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension cover torn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass112,801 miles (+4,349)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    112,801 miles
    Test number
    647430296083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass108,452 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,452 miles
    Test number
    253757398634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    579105470796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,259 miles (+5,050)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,259 miles
    Test number
    742385820423
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to off side rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass100,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    368928227869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail100,209 miles (+6,230)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,209 miles
    Test number
    748787929399
    • FailureElectronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

  16. Pass93,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    714415186375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,979 miles (+2,173)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,979 miles
    Test number
    153447731076
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass91,806 miles (+14,049)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,806 miles
    Test number
    146001865458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,757 miles (+10,083)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    77,757 miles
    Test number
    646457434030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,674 miles (+4,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,674 miles
    Test number
    338434903021
    • NoteFront windscreen b zone drivers side has chip in it

  21. Pass63,589 miles (+5,132)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    948077082104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,457 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,457 miles
    Test number
    455753712041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,149 miles (+6,214)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,149 miles
    Test number
    739677651322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,935 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    456873551097
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack ends

  25. Fail51,933 miles (+6,697)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,933 miles
    Test number
    449273751086
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack ends

  26. Pass45,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,236 miles
    Test number
    770211360094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,234 miles (+5,428)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,234 miles
    Test number
    272681060057
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass39,806 miles (+10,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,806 miles
    Test number
    993351579050
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on edges slightly.

  29. Pass29,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,534 miles
    Test number
    180683578033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 LJK

Does V8 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 LJK is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 LJK?
The MOT on V8 LJK is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 LJK done?
V8 LJK was recorded at 134,657 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 5,856 miles a year.
Has V8 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 LJK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 LJK 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 LJK find?
V8 LJK passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear air suspension unit gaiter split function not impaired; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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