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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

6 SMJMOT history

6 SMJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

6 SMJ black 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 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,379 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
6 SMJ
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

6 SMJ was last recorded at 118,379 miles on 30 May 2026, 3,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,057 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,322 miles
Average per year
3,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,379 miles
  • 2025 – 115,057 miles
  • 2024 – 112,414 miles
  • 2023 – 111,022 miles
  • 2022 – 110,010 miles
  • 2021 – 108,043 miles
  • 2020 – 105,909 miles
  • 2019 – 103,529 miles
  • 2018 – 101,052 miles
  • 2017 – 98,439 miles
  • 2016 – 95,889 miles
  • 2015 – 93,848 miles
  • 2014 – 91,199 miles
  • 2013 – 88,808 miles
  • 2012 – 86,518 miles
  • 2011 – 84,525 miles
  • 2010 – 79,324 miles
  • 2009 – 69,406 miles
  • 2008 – 62,901 miles
  • 2007 – 55,765 miles
  • 2006 – 47,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,379 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front wipers smear slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,379 miles (+3,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,379 miles
    Test number
    424469965896
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,057 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,057 miles
    Test number
    391181345935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,414 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,414 miles
    Test number
    317570892064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Fail112,413 miles (+1,391)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    858369169115
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose all 4 (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear out put seal leaking on transfer box
  5. Pass111,022 miles (+1,012)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    730650212011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,010 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,010 miles
    Test number
    794614950085
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo plate lights dim
  7. Fail110,008 miles (+1,965)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,008 miles
    Test number
    156251803409
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension unit leaking active roll control piston (5.3.5 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo plate lights dim
  8. Pass108,043 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,043 miles
    Test number
    851423925159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar ram leaking & dust boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in headlight.
  9. Fail108,041 miles (+2,132)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,041 miles
    Test number
    229945481624
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front anti-roll bar ram leaking & dust boot split
    • AdvisoryOffside condensation in headlight.
  10. Pass105,909 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    105,909 miles
    Test number
    626994802453
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail105,900 miles (+2,371)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,900 miles
    Test number
    506842712656
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass103,529 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,529 miles
    Test number
    896772837971
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPulls slightly to left under braking
  13. Fail103,527 miles (+2,475)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,527 miles
    Test number
    888358092131
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPulls slightly to left under braking
  14. Pass101,052 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,052 miles
    Test number
    268596086358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,050 miles (+2,611)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,050 miles
    Test number
    874713296939
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  16. Pass98,439 miles (+2,550)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    98,439 miles
    Test number
    729531590746
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNsr tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre perished
  17. Pass95,889 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    330736016531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail95,887 miles (+2,039)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,887 miles
    Test number
    213108069190
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass93,848 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    345779438381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
  20. Fail93,848 miles (+2,649)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,848 miles
    Test number
    692385832617
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis
  21. Pass91,199 miles (+2,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,199 miles
    Test number
    456339284233
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  22. Pass88,808 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    88,808 miles
    Test number
    699299283274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass86,518 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    86,518 miles
    Test number
    525970492201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,525 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    84,525 miles
    Test number
    369464091297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    404292690208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,324 miles (+9,918)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,324 miles
    Test number
    832832690223
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  27. Pass69,406 miles (+6,505)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,406 miles
    Test number
    141019289245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,901 miles (+7,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    151047098243
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  29. Pass55,765 miles (+8,578)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,765 miles
    Test number
    553619387287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass47,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,187 miles
    Test number
    272426876259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 6 SMJ

What vehicle is registration 6 SMJ currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 6 SMJ on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2003. 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 6 SMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 6 SMJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 6 SMJ?
The MOT on 6 SMJ is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 6 SMJ done?
6 SMJ was recorded at 118,379 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 3,622 miles a year.
Has 6 SMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 6 SMJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on 6 SMJ 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 6 SMJ find?
6 SMJ passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.

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