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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,487 cc

2226 NUMOT history

2226 NU is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 151,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

2226 NU silver 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
151,156 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,942 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2226 NU
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,487 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

2226 NU was last recorded at 151,156 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 2,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,947 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,209 miles
Average per year
4,942 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,156 miles
  • 2025 – 148,947 miles
  • 2024 – 147,246 miles
  • 2023 – 146,198 miles
  • 2022 – 145,525 miles
  • 2021 – 144,504 miles
  • 2020 – 143,266 miles
  • 2019 – 140,319 miles
  • 2018 – 138,983 miles
  • 2017 – 135,361 miles
  • 2016 – 129,300 miles
  • 2015 – 127,103 miles
  • 2014 – 124,543 miles
  • 2013 – 122,858 miles
  • 2012 – 117,493 miles
  • 2011 – 110,443 miles
  • 2010 – 96,332 miles
  • 2009 – 85,198 miles
  • 2008 – 73,211 miles
  • 2007 – 61,145 miles
  • 2006 – 49,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,156 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,156 miles (+2,209)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    151,156 miles
    Test number
    985859848277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass148,947 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    148,947 miles
    Test number
    270631453829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass147,246 miles (+1,048)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,246 miles
    Test number
    699750921158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,198 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    146,198 miles
    Test number
    647506032421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,525 miles (+1,021)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    145,525 miles
    Test number
    353135542964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass144,504 miles (+1,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    678232284798
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,266 miles (+30)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,266 miles
    Test number
    105579403633
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail143,236 miles (+2,917)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,236 miles
    Test number
    325523143277
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    778982488742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,319 miles (+1,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,319 miles
    Test number
    122131738905
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,983 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    138,983 miles
    Test number
    172974112790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,982 miles (+3,621)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,982 miles
    Test number
    346024623457
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  13. Pass135,361 miles (+6,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,361 miles
    Test number
    247107777969
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass129,300 miles (+90)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    129,300 miles
    Test number
    935328293013
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail129,210 miles (+2,107)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,210 miles
    Test number
    166647513353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass127,103 miles (+2,560)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,103 miles
    Test number
    259063875124
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing o/s sidestep corroded

  17. Pass124,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    989395354122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail124,543 miles (+1,685)9 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,543 miles
    Test number
    949654414165
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFuel filter housing is slightly corroeded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre pressue is low

  19. Pass122,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,858 miles
    Test number
    519918693087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail122,858 miles (+5,365)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,858 miles
    Test number
    636325693056
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r bumpstop missing

  21. Pass117,493 miles (+7,050)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,493 miles
    Test number
    575893262195
    • AdvisoryCentre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteRear bumpstops missing

  22. Fail110,443 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    287655261466
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing

  23. Pass110,443 miles (+14,111)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,443 miles
    Test number
    677185861140
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteOffside rear bumpstop missing

  24. Pass96,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    323137440197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail96,332 miles (+11,134)1 failure6 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    723168230156
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

  26. Pass85,198 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    85,198 miles
    Test number
    803872479006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail85,095 miles (+11,884)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,095 miles
    Test number
    602720379084
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass73,211 miles (+12,066)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    73,211 miles
    Test number
    700877158003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,145 miles (+11,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    61,145 miles
    Test number
    272395667081
    • NoteOffside rear bump stop missing

  30. Fail49,239 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    592740266045
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass49,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    752510766049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 2226 NU

What vehicle is registration 2226 NU currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2226 NU on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Nov 1999. 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 2226 NU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 2226 NU is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on 2226 NU?
The MOT on 2226 NU is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 2226 NU done?
2226 NU was recorded at 151,156 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,942 miles a year.
Has 2226 NU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2226 NU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on 2226 NU 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 2226 NU find?
2226 NU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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