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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

C6 ESMMOT history

C6 ESM is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Oct 2009. Its MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 231,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

C6 ESM blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Oct 2026
Mileage
231,072 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 ESM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 ESM was last recorded at 231,072 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 13,062 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,010 miles · 9 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
13,062 miles
Average per year
12,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,072 miles
  • 2024 – 218,010 miles
  • 2023 – 208,386 miles
  • 2022 – 195,331 miles
  • 2021 – 183,120 miles
  • 2020 – 172,047 miles
  • 2019 – 161,711 miles
  • 2018 – 147,670 miles
  • 2017 – 134,314 miles
  • 2016 – 122,486 miles
  • 2014 – 103,438 miles
  • 2013 – 82,426 miles
  • 2012 – 71,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,072 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,072 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    231,072 miles
    Test number
    862573248524
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail231,072 miles (+13,062)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,072 miles
    Test number
    901798815239
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass218,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    218,010 miles
    Test number
    993973944883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail218,010 miles (+9,624)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,010 miles
    Test number
    511899552065
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass208,386 miles (+13,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    208,386 miles
    Test number
    651398484606
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside generally

  6. Pass195,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    195,331 miles
    Test number
    534131147746
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo emmisions pick up 79geg

  7. Fail195,331 miles (+12,211)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,331 miles
    Test number
    730026267469
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass183,120 miles (+11,073)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    183,120 miles
    Test number
    633747830739
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass172,047 miles (+10,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    172,047 miles
    Test number
    139433852772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on outer tread area.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on inner tread area.

  10. Pass161,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    814826288946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail161,711 miles (+14,041)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    676347768668
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass147,670 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,670 miles
    Test number
    154121458791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail147,661 miles (+13,347)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,661 miles
    Test number
    730643659791
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass134,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    192628702463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail134,314 miles (+11,828)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,314 miles
    Test number
    948909792968
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass122,486 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    122,486 miles
    Test number
    105424956383
    • AdvisoryNo emissions pick up clear

  17. Fail122,486 miles (+19,048)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,486 miles
    Test number
    636055370388
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe re fitted (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNo emissions pick up clear

  18. Pass103,438 miles (+21,012)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,438 miles
    Test number
    638219134377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass82,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    308118263277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail82,426 miles (+10,879)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    285828563261
    • FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass71,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,547 miles
    Test number
    365777072282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 ESM

Does C6 ESM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C6 ESM expired on 14 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C6 ESM?
The MOT on C6 ESM expired on 14 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C6 ESM done?
C6 ESM was recorded at 231,072 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 12,241 miles a year.
Has C6 ESM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 ESM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on C6 ESM 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 C6 ESM find?
C6 ESM passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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