2014 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · VU14 XYC
2014 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2014. Recorded mileage 154,803 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,803 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU14 XYC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2026
- 154,803 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU14 XYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Land Rover Discovery (VU14 XYC) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
VU14 XYC Mileage History
- 12/06/2024133,846 mi
- 12/06/2024133,846 mi
- 11/06/2025145,522 mi+11,676 mi
- 12/06/2025145,522 mi
- 25/06/2026154,803 mi+9,281 mi
Average of roughly 10,302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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