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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

850 CTAMOT history

850 CTA is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

850 CTA red 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,758 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,844 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
850 CTA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

850 CTA was last recorded at 160,758 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 7,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,939 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,819 miles
Average per year
6,844 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,758 miles
  • 2025 – 152,939 miles
  • 2024 – 144,500 miles
  • 2023 – 134,493 miles
  • 2022 – 134,483 miles
  • 2021 – 124,388 miles
  • 2019 – 119,780 miles
  • 2018 – 112,432 miles
  • 2017 – 103,198 miles
  • 2016 – 92,717 miles
  • 2015 – 84,143 miles
  • 2014 – 76,179 miles
  • 2013 – 70,300 miles
  • 2012 – 63,715 miles
  • 2011 – 56,871 miles
  • 2010 – 50,546 miles
  • 2009 – 43,189 miles
  • 2008 – 36,800 miles
  • 2007 – 28,149 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,758 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail/repair patch not attached

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,758 miles (+7,819)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,758 miles
    Test number
    542510718470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass152,939 miles (+8,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    152,939 miles
    Test number
    315160726371
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass144,500 miles (+10,007)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,500 miles
    Test number
    634149942826
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass134,493 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    828100323014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,483 miles (+10)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,483 miles
    Test number
    558455262486
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail/repair patch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,473 miles (+10,085)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,473 miles
    Test number
    479278310708
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength main chassis rail/repair patch not attached (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,388 miles (+4,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    124,388 miles
    Test number
    396389928575
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear chassis rail corroded

  8. Pass119,780 miles (+7,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,780 miles
    Test number
    156674857557
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,432 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,432 miles
    Test number
    731081124092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,430 miles (+9,232)2 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,430 miles
    Test number
    544317087201
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark brake fluid leak at rear (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very poor (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass103,198 miles (+10,481)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,198 miles
    Test number
    730216965386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,717 miles (+8,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,717 miles
    Test number
    914304439694
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail84,143 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    569198005203
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass84,143 miles (+1,730)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    84,143 miles
    Test number
    759398105234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    467838895075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail82,413 miles (+6,234)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,413 miles
    Test number
    137588295420
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass76,179 miles (+5,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    947636704154
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass70,300 miles (+6,585)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,300 miles
    Test number
    195830003117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front lower shock absorber mounts starting to seperate

  19. Pass63,715 miles (+6,844)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,715 miles
    Test number
    246875592040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass56,871 miles (+6,325)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,871 miles
    Test number
    478979001111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass50,546 miles (+7,357)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    264712310457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,189 miles (+6,389)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,189 miles
    Test number
    941103019118
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass36,800 miles (+8,651)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,800 miles
    Test number
    772563298049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,149 miles
    Test number
    283182607430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 850 CTA

What vehicle is registration 850 CTA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 850 CTA on a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Apr 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 850 CTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 850 CTA is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 850 CTA?
The MOT on 850 CTA is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 850 CTA done?
850 CTA was recorded at 160,758 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,844 miles a year.
Has 850 CTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 850 CTA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on 850 CTA 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 850 CTA find?
850 CTA passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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