
Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
196 EDVMOT history
196 EDV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 180,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 180,863 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 196 EDV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
196 EDV was last recorded at 180,863 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 483 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,380 miles · 16 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 483 miles
- Average per year
- 8,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 180,863 miles
- 2025 – 180,380 miles
- 2024 – 180,007 miles
- 2023 – 179,687 miles
- 2022 – 177,634 miles
- 2021 – 175,876 miles
- 2020 – 166,641 miles
- 2019 – 152,888 miles
- 2018 – 142,983 miles
- 2017 – 138,942 miles
- 2016 – 123,960 miles
- 2015 – 113,051 miles
- 2014 – 99,172 miles
- 2013 – 74,539 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively JUST ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at calipers - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inboard hoses heavily corroded and tube nuts corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support heavily corroded
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 Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,863 miles (+483)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 180,863 miles
- Test number
- 784272074579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively JUST ON LIMIT (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded at calipers - both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inboard hoses heavily corroded and tube nuts corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded - both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support heavily corroded
Pass180,380 miles (+373)15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 180,380 miles
- Test number
- 301731831153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses heavily corroded - inboard ones near limit both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount areas heavily corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively panel by detachable tow bar socket heavily corroded - JUST ON LIMIT (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel tank mounting plate heavily corroded
- AdvisorySuspension air tank heavily corroded
Pass180,007 miles (+320)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 180,007 miles
- Test number
- 770846133492
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension accumulator damaged but not to excess air tank corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass179,687 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 179,687 miles
- Test number
- 681646645123
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy corrosion - near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail179,687 miles (+2,053)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,687 miles
- Test number
- 349537324998
- MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavily corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play near limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule heavy corrosion - near limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass177,634 miles (+1,758)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 177,634 miles
- Test number
- 881382333678
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass175,876 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 175,876 miles
- Test number
- 178452228508
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail175,876 miles (+31)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,876 miles
- Test number
- 157625994686
- MajorEmissions not tested smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail175,845 miles (+9,204)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,845 miles
- Test number
- 261649692991
- DangerousWhen dipped beam lights are applied the brake lights stay on until lights are turned off, but when you switch the lights off and apply the service brake they work as well as using the front side light as brake lights
- MajorEmissions not tested due to amount of black smoke exiting the exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front inner tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights do not illuminate
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade split slightly
Pass166,641 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 166,641 miles
- Test number
- 300517824899
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail166,641 miles (+13,753)3 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,641 miles
- Test number
- 477057025197
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn out tread below 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass152,888 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 152,888 miles
- Test number
- 653980206700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,888 miles (+9,905)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,888 miles
- Test number
- 325346961366
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Pass142,983 miles (+4,041)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 142,983 miles
- Test number
- 339950153844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,942 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 138,942 miles
- Test number
- 272387227482
- DangerousPlay in propshaft centre bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail138,942 miles (+14,982)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,942 miles
- Test number
- 787943254801
- DangerousPlay in propshaft centre bearing
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass123,960 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 123,960 miles
- Test number
- 740223585620
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail123,959 miles (+10,908)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,959 miles
- Test number
- 925865314720
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass113,051 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 113,051 miles
- Test number
- 373525512319
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre heatshield loose
Fail113,051 miles (+13,879)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,051 miles
- Test number
- 902753487160
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust centre heatshield loose
Pass99,172 miles (+24,633)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 99,172 miles
- Test number
- 309510794451
- NoteAll tyre edges slightly wearing
- NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
Pass74,539 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 74,539 miles
- Test number
- 256119503442
- NoteFront tyres are wearing on the inner edges
Questions about 196 EDV
- What vehicle is registration 196 EDV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 196 EDV on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 May 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 196 EDV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 196 EDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 196 EDV?
- The MOT on 196 EDV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 196 EDV done?
- 196 EDV was recorded at 180,863 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 8,102 miles a year.
- Has 196 EDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 196 EDV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on 196 EDV 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 196 EDV find?
- 196 EDV passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 14 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively just on limit, and 11 more.
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