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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

478 DNKMOT history

478 DNK is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 171,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

478 DNK blue 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 26 Mar 2027
Mileage
171,481 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
478 DNK
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

478 DNK was last recorded at 171,481 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,194 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,287 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,194 miles
Average per year
6,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,481 miles
  • 2025 – 168,287 miles
  • 2024 – 165,145 miles
  • 2023 – 160,816 miles
  • 2022 – 157,468 miles
  • 2021 – 153,383 miles
  • 2020 – 151,288 miles
  • 2019 – 145,843 miles
  • 2018 – 141,378 miles
  • 2017 – 137,055 miles
  • 2016 – 132,674 miles
  • 2015 – 126,233 miles
  • 2014 – 120,945 miles
  • 2013 – 114,371 miles
  • 2012 – 106,724 miles
  • 2011 – 97,215 miles
  • 2010 – 87,892 miles
  • 2009 – 78,038 miles
  • 2008 – 68,659 miles
  • 2007 – 56,139 miles
  • 2006 – 42,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,481 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides " D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,481 miles (+3,194)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    171,481 miles
    Test number
    648707953304
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindow damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides " D " bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass168,287 miles (+3,142)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    168,287 miles
    Test number
    863645670294
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,145 miles (+4,329)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,145 miles
    Test number
    526178876974
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view top centre of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass160,816 miles (+3,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,816 miles
    Test number
    669164343422
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass157,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    833221588068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Fail157,468 miles (+4,085)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,468 miles
    Test number
    303612122178
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass153,383 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,383 miles
    Test number
    361912050858
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass151,288 miles (+5,445)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    151,288 miles
    Test number
    959741004256
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass145,843 miles (+4,465)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,843 miles
    Test number
    165364402900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass141,378 miles (+4,323)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    141,378 miles
    Test number
    534768731815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass137,055 miles (+4,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,055 miles
    Test number
    723771903313
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s tyres cracking in sidewalls
    • AdvisoryRear n/s and o/s tyres cracking in sidewalls

  12. Pass132,674 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    240674914641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,233 miles (+5,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    126,233 miles
    Test number
    438378865091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass120,945 miles (+6,574)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,945 miles
    Test number
    795454764054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,371 miles (+7,647)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,371 miles
    Test number
    836497573057
    • NoteBoth rear tyre side walls are cracking.

  16. Fail106,724 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    196891182052
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass106,724 miles (+9,509)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,724 miles
    Test number
    465951582069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,215 miles (+9,323)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    557395571078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass87,892 miles (+9,854)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,892 miles
    Test number
    180673480449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,038 miles (+9,379)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    78,038 miles
    Test number
    814306789057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,659 miles (+12,520)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,659 miles
    Test number
    960470178019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,139 miles (+14,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,139 miles
    Test number
    740258777076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass42,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,124 miles
    Test number
    384380686035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 478 DNK

What vehicle is registration 478 DNK currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 478 DNK on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2002. 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 478 DNK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 478 DNK is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 478 DNK?
The MOT on 478 DNK is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 478 DNK done?
478 DNK was recorded at 171,481 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 6,477 miles a year.
Has 478 DNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 478 DNK has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on 478 DNK 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 478 DNK find?
478 DNK passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides " d " bush, and 2 more.

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