Land Rover Discovery
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 3,950 cc
V8 MLEMOT history
V8 MLE is a black petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,705 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 108,705 mi
- At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,606 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 MLE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,950 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 MLE was last recorded at 108,705 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 4,289 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 104,416 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,289 miles
- Average per year
- 3,606 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 108,705 miles
- 2025 – 104,416 miles
- 2024 – 101,180 miles
- 2023 – 96,271 miles
- 2019 – 95,135 miles
- 2018 – 92,703 miles
- 2017 – 89,790 miles
- 2016 – 85,614 miles
- 2015 – 83,885 miles
- 2014 – 80,688 miles
- 2013 – 75,468 miles
- 2012 – 68,617 miles
- 2010 – 64,904 miles
- 2009 – 59,736 miles
- 2008 – 52,971 miles
- 2007 – 46,663 miles
- 2006 – 36,692 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass108,705 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass108,705 miles (+4,289)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 108,705 miles
- Test number
- 401108890959
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,416 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 104,416 miles
- Test number
- 866707464424
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail104,361 miles (+3,181)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,361 miles
- Test number
- 797046299348
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,180 miles (+4,909)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 101,180 miles
- Test number
- 895788958083
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass96,271 miles (+27)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 96,271 miles
- Test number
- 136638131442
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage resevoir conection (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySlight weep from fuel return pipe
Fail96,244 miles (+15)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,244 miles
- Test number
- 496971309563
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail96,229 miles (+33)8 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,229 miles
- Test number
- 496319470735
- 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/s/front flexible brake hose mounting bracket adrift
- AdvisoryO/s/rear lamp water inside
Fail96,196 miles (+1,061)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,196 miles
- Test number
- 965544570104
- DangerousOffside Rear Light full of water
- 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))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear part of the chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass95,135 miles (+2,432)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 95,135 miles
- Test number
- 197398238808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,703 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 92,703 miles
- Test number
- 926901251427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,697 miles (+2,907)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,697 miles
- Test number
- 337134871685
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Pass89,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 89,790 miles
- Test number
- 963265652813
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,790 miles (+4,176)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,790 miles
- Test number
- 586076020099
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Pass85,614 miles (+1,729)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2017
- Odometer
- 85,614 miles
- Test number
- 283317102351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,885 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 385824845096
- NoteOil leak
Fail83,885 miles (+3,197)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 459200145055
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass80,688 miles (+5,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,688 miles
- Test number
- 828951744033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass75,468 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,468 miles
- Test number
- 557222343021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,467 miles (+6,850)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,467 miles
- Test number
- 139445933490
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Pass68,617 miles (+3,713)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 68,617 miles
- Test number
- 106545842063
- NoteAll tyres wearing in the centre
- NoteSlight oil leak
Pass64,904 miles (+5,168)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 64,904 miles
- Test number
- 984214450380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,736 miles (+6,765)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 59,736 miles
- Test number
- 103609809394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,971 miles (+6,308)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 52,971 miles
- Test number
- 602285918373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,663 miles (+9,971)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,663 miles
- Test number
- 390261397271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,692 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 36,692 miles
- Test number
- 662878076237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 MLE
- Does V8 MLE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 MLE is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 MLE?
- The MOT on V8 MLE is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 MLE done?
- V8 MLE was recorded at 108,705 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,606 miles a year.
- Has V8 MLE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 MLE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on V8 MLE 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 MLE find?
- V8 MLE passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: coolant leak; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear light unit cracked, and 1 more.
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