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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

X8 BWDMOT history

X8 BWD is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 185,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

X8 BWD white Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
185,585 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 BWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X8 BWD was last recorded at 185,585 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,466 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
6,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,585 miles
  • 2025 – 177,534 miles
  • 2024 – 171,903 miles
  • 2023 – 167,888 miles
  • 2022 – 166,216 miles
  • 2020 – 155,331 miles
  • 2019 – 145,527 miles
  • 2018 – 129,368 miles
  • 2017 – 123,404 miles
  • 2016 – 117,739 miles
  • 2015 – 112,346 miles
  • 2014 – 107,631 miles
  • 2013 – 102,665 miles
  • 2012 – 96,142 miles
  • 2011 – 81,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail185,585 miles
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Side repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail185,585 miles (+119)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,585 miles
    Test number
    776796989901
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail185,466 miles (+7,932)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,466 miles
    Test number
    194400440097
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass177,534 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    177,534 miles
    Test number
    997393071525
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail177,520 miles (+5,617)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,520 miles
    Test number
    142227114747
    • MajorCentral Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended due to seat cover (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSeat belt not functioning as intended n/s/r & o/s/r due to boot not opening (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass171,903 miles (+4,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    171,903 miles
    Test number
    864373759330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to underside of body

  6. Pass167,888 miles (+1,672)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,888 miles
    Test number
    659577210783
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated ALL (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S,N/S FRONT & REAR INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass166,216 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    166,216 miles
    Test number
    560163689864
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail166,216 miles (+10,885)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,216 miles
    Test number
    442212481862
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide steps heavily corroded

  9. Pass155,331 miles (+9,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,331 miles
    Test number
    607822791101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner rack arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner rack arm slight play

  10. Pass145,527 miles (+11,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,527 miles
    Test number
    787405333013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass134,172 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,172 miles
    Test number
    506043714187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,368 miles (+5,964)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,368 miles
    Test number
    803659223387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass123,404 miles (+5,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    123,404 miles
    Test number
    667637657346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn in inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front splitting on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear splitting on inner sidewall

  14. Pass117,739 miles (+5,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,739 miles
    Test number
    812015069398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass112,346 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    112,346 miles
    Test number
    828297515056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail107,631 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    155481924061
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass107,631 miles (+4,966)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    107,631 miles
    Test number
    556731524055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,665 miles (+6,523)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,665 miles
    Test number
    378905723080
    • NoteWashers low pressure-both front tyres on limit-n/s/f inner c.v boot slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass96,142 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,142 miles
    Test number
    725985802084
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail96,140 miles (+14,750)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,140 miles
    Test number
    775323902097
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass81,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    125787101048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 BWD

Does X8 BWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X8 BWD expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X8 BWD?
The MOT on X8 BWD expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X8 BWD done?
X8 BWD was recorded at 185,585 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 6,606 miles a year.
Has X8 BWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 BWD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 BWD 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 X8 BWD find?
X8 BWD failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: horn not working; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 5 more.

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