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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 4,394 cc

V8 VNOMOT history

V8 VNO is a grey petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

V8 VNO grey 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 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
171,536 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,373 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 VNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
4,394 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 VNO was last recorded at 171,536 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 8,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Jan 2009: 15,489 miles, lower than 18,911 miles on 9 Jan 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,527 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
8,009 miles
Average per year
8,373 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,536 miles
  • 2025 – 163,527 miles
  • 2024 – 157,595 miles
  • 2023 – 151,966 miles
  • 2022 – 144,157 miles
  • 2021 – 135,490 miles
  • 2020 – 131,649 miles
  • 2019 – 127,892 miles
  • 2018 – 118,861 miles
  • 2017 – 104,604 miles
  • 2016 – 92,630 miles
  • 2015 – 79,047 miles
  • 2014 – 64,905 miles
  • 2013 – 55,770 miles
  • 2012 – 50,105 miles
  • 2011 – 39,483 miles
  • 2010 – 33,098 miles
  • 2009 – 15,489 miles
  • 2008 – 18,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,536 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside greased (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCovers fittedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,536 miles (+8,009)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    171,536 miles
    Test number
    870314502983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass163,527 miles (+5,932)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    163,527 miles
    Test number
    210756669738
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass157,595 miles (+5,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    157,595 miles
    Test number
    461989378751
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers
    • AdvisorySurface rust to chassis and suspension

  4. Pass151,966 miles (+7,809)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    151,966 miles
    Test number
    593939564489
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most underneath (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various suspension components.
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed.

  5. Pass144,157 miles (+8,667)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,157 miles
    Test number
    600681437502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass135,490 miles (+3,841)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    547691793191
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface rust to rear subframe and suspension

  7. Pass131,649 miles (+3,757)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,649 miles
    Test number
    390718736420
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes to rear covered in grease,covers fitted unable to assess all
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on various front and rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to body and chassis
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low

  8. Pass127,892 miles (+9,031)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    127,892 miles
    Test number
    773380302089
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy and slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,861 miles (+14,257)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,861 miles
    Test number
    551078960034
    • AdvisoryEngine Management light on
    • AdvisoryGas Conversion Retro Fitted to Vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe rusty condition
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arms rusty condition

  10. Pass104,604 miles (+11,974)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,604 miles
    Test number
    998403052398
    • AdvisoryEngine and underside covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  11. Pass92,630 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,630 miles
    Test number
    854286754551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail92,158 miles (+13,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,158 miles
    Test number
    393966619873
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass79,047 miles (+14,142)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    79,047 miles
    Test number
    416731065038
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass64,905 miles (+9,135)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    199352074462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,770 miles (+5,665)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,770 miles
    Test number
    678952273083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has cuts to tread

  16. Pass50,105 miles (+89)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,105 miles
    Test number
    217126262298
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  17. Fail50,016 miles (+3,996)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,016 miles
    Test number
    596531762277
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  18. Pass46,020 miles (+6,537)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    947294502046
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass39,483 miles (+6,385)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,483 miles
    Test number
    178795801062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,098 miles (+17,609)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    172791410406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,489 miles (-3,422)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,489 miles
    Test number
    631182719093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,911 miles
    Test number
    430319008037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 VNO

Does V8 VNO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 VNO is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 VNO?
The MOT on V8 VNO is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 VNO done?
V8 VNO was recorded at 171,536 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,373 miles a year.
Has V8 VNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 VNO has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on V8 VNO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Jan 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V8 VNO find?
V8 VNO passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside greased; covers fitted; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 3 more.

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