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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

789 NWMOT history

789 NW is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,073 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

789 NW 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 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
164,073 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
789 NW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

789 NW was last recorded at 164,073 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,073 miles · 16 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 164,073 miles
  • 2024 – 160,779 miles
  • 2023 – 158,681 miles
  • 2022 – 156,663 miles
  • 2021 – 155,117 miles
  • 2020 – 153,534 miles
  • 2019 – 150,916 miles
  • 2018 – 148,535 miles
  • 2017 – 146,408 miles
  • 2016 – 144,165 miles
  • 2015 – 141,506 miles
  • 2014 – 138,769 miles
  • 2013 – 135,665 miles
  • 2012 – 132,595 miles
  • 2011 – 128,200 miles
  • 2010 – 122,921 miles
  • 2009 – 107,891 miles
  • 2008 – 89,067 miles
  • 2007 – 66,466 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,073 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    164,073 miles
    Test number
    267849844853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  2. Fail164,073 miles (+3,294)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,073 miles
    Test number
    415756881496
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass160,779 miles (+2,098)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    160,779 miles
    Test number
    382882214619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass158,681 miles (+2,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    158,681 miles
    Test number
    798870457953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass156,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,663 miles
    Test number
    166917861728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Fail156,663 miles (+1,546)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,663 miles
    Test number
    745064786878
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass155,117 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,117 miles
    Test number
    367406720371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass153,534 miles (+2,618)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    153,534 miles
    Test number
    287500327422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass150,916 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    150,916 miles
    Test number
    858660729133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Fail150,916 miles (+2,381)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,916 miles
    Test number
    992642520786
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass148,535 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    196471756910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  12. Fail148,535 miles (+2,127)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,535 miles
    Test number
    833126392250
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  13. Pass146,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    176733455201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,408 miles (+2,243)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,408 miles
    Test number
    513566373368
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking pressure regulator (7.2.3)

  15. Pass144,165 miles (+2,659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    144,165 miles
    Test number
    591980793126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass141,506 miles (+2,737)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    141,506 miles
    Test number
    396150065854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,769 miles (+3,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    138,769 miles
    Test number
    319099244397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,665 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    477170853370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail135,665 miles (+3,070)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,665 miles
    Test number
    637850053308
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass132,595 miles (+4,395)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    132,595 miles
    Test number
    937346852373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass128,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    128,200 miles
    Test number
    155402361311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail128,199 miles (+5,278)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,199 miles
    Test number
    278802261305
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass122,921 miles (+15,030)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,921 miles
    Test number
    252015260386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,891 miles (+18,824)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,891 miles
    Test number
    754651899192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    103636278110
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail89,067 miles (+22,601)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,067 miles
    Test number
    694656878179
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass66,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,466 miles
    Test number
    474617057175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about 789 NW

What vehicle is registration 789 NW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 789 NW on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2004. 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 789 NW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 789 NW is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 789 NW?
The MOT on 789 NW is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 789 NW done?
789 NW was recorded at 164,073 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 5,264 miles a year.
Has 789 NW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 789 NW has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 789 NW 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 789 NW find?
789 NW passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear lower vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting.

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