Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
Y8 VDPMOT history
Y8 VDP is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 264,553 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 264,553 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 12,848 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 VDP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 VDP was last recorded at 264,553 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 14,741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 249,812 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 14,741 miles
- Average per year
- 12,848 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 264,553 miles
- 2025 – 249,812 miles
- 2024 – 240,106 miles
- 2023 – 230,401 miles
- 2022 – 213,355 miles
- 2021 – 196,689 miles
- 2019 – 196,679 miles
- 2018 – 184,299 miles
- 2017 – 161,283 miles
- 2016 – 141,337 miles
- 2015 – 125,096 miles
- 2014 – 107,308 miles
- 2013 – 81,552 miles
- 2012 – 64,689 miles
- 2011 – 47,533 miles
- 2010 – 39,291 miles
- 2008 – 24,216 miles
- 2007 – 17,437 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass264,553 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE ram
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear anti roll bar leaking fluid
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass264,553 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 264,553 miles
- Test number
- 808987387211
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail264,532 miles (+14,720)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,532 miles
- Test number
- 681128138255
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED fitted (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass249,812 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 249,812 miles
- Test number
- 954255645106
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail249,794 miles (+9,688)6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,794 miles
- Test number
- 603167445912
- MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Oil leaking onto exhaust, fire risk (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Hydraulic leak, but not excessive ACE ram (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,106 miles (+9,705)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 240,106 miles
- Test number
- 484919581733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,401 miles (+60)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 230,401 miles
- Test number
- 100944287898
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar leaking fluid
Fail230,341 miles (+16,986)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,341 miles
- Test number
- 591686622850
- DangerousRear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear anti roll bar leaking fluid
Pass213,355 miles (+16,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 213,355 miles
- Test number
- 126423900582
- AdvisorySlight chip in screen
Pass196,689 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 196,689 miles
- Test number
- 567493425263
- AdvisorySlight surface corrosion on chassis
Pass196,679 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 196,679 miles
- Test number
- 486615879118
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail196,671 miles (+12,372)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,671 miles
- Test number
- 365196663674
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 Places at rear suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass184,299 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 184,299 miles
- Test number
- 751518252035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,292 miles (+23,009)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,292 miles
- Test number
- 123810697733
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass161,283 miles (+19,946)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 161,283 miles
- Test number
- 300508546373
- AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass141,337 miles (+16,241)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 141,337 miles
- Test number
- 602453534390
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass125,096 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 125,096 miles
- Test number
- 369218835401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,081 miles (+17,773)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,081 miles
- Test number
- 196337135244
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass107,308 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 107,308 miles
- Test number
- 188518214271
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Fail107,308 miles (+25,756)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,308 miles
- Test number
- 337728714200
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass81,552 miles (+16,863)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 81,552 miles
- Test number
- 195919753085
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass64,689 miles (+17,156)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 64,689 miles
- Test number
- 359288912012
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront to rear inc crossover brake pipes corroding
- NoteO/S/F wiper split
- NoteO/S/R bump stop insecure
- NoteOil leak
Pass47,533 miles (+8,242)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 47,533 miles
- Test number
- 678352851056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass39,291 miles (+15,075)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 39,291 miles
- Test number
- 802783650043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass24,216 miles (+6,779)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 24,216 miles
- Test number
- 640721928007
- NoteAdvise handbrake travel
- NoteAdvise one side of n/s washer jet semi blocked
Pass17,437 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 17,437 miles
- Test number
- 453362027068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 VDP
- Does Y8 VDP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 VDP is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 VDP?
- The MOT on Y8 VDP is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y8 VDP done?
- Y8 VDP was recorded at 264,553 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 12,848 miles a year.
- Has Y8 VDP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 VDP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y8 VDP 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 Y8 VDP find?
- Y8 VDP passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.
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