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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

D1 DFOMOT history

D1 DFO is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 131,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

D1 DFO 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 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,272 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
D1 DFO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

D1 DFO was last recorded at 131,272 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Nov 2022: 116,778 miles, lower than 134,967 miles on 11 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,272 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,272 miles
  • 2024 – 126,558 miles
  • 2023 – 123,261 miles
  • 2022 – 116,798 miles
  • 2021 – 134,967 miles
  • 2020 – 111,503 miles
  • 2019 – 109,411 miles
  • 2018 – 107,999 miles
  • 2017 – 103,497 miles
  • 2016 – 94,634 miles
  • 2015 – 87,420 miles
  • 2014 – 68,492 miles
  • 2013 – 65,798 miles
  • 2012 – 60,851 miles
  • 2011 – 55,443 miles
  • 2010 – 45,102 miles
  • 2009 – 35,848 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,272 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates heavily corroded both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,272 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    480403336427
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates heavily corroded both sides
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail131,272 miles (+4,714)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,272 miles
    Test number
    944147619948
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to condition of the front brakes (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear brake backing plates heavily corroded both sides
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass126,558 miles (+3,297)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    126,558 miles
    Test number
    113677000803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,261 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,261 miles
    Test number
    816143616604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,170 miles (+6,372)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,170 miles
    Test number
    805591965619
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

  6. Pass116,798 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,798 miles
    Test number
    434887830780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail116,778 miles (-18,189)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,778 miles
    Test number
    627840656550
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass134,967 miles (+23,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    884595397152
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface corrosion

  9. Pass111,503 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    406457670221
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in surface rust

  10. Fail111,503 miles (+2,092)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,503 miles
    Test number
    510067779307
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside covered in surface rust

  11. Pass109,411 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,411 miles
    Test number
    717731061069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail109,401 miles (+1,402)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,401 miles
    Test number
    242480664804
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass107,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    722295535051
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitted after left idling

  14. Fail107,999 miles (+4,502)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    247939442123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitted after left idling

  15. Pass103,497 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    103,497 miles
    Test number
    344416861634
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

  16. Fail103,493 miles (+8,859)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,493 miles
    Test number
    983669011670
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 - upper and lower (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded X2 - upper and lower (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke emitted from exhaust

  17. Pass94,634 miles (+7,214)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,634 miles
    Test number
    874108228707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,420 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    624144920529
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail87,420 miles (+18,928)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,420 miles
    Test number
    515006229497
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass68,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    475665704413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail68,492 miles (+2,694)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,492 miles
    Test number
    917775604392
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass65,798 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    939687283212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  23. Fail65,798 miles (+4,947)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,798 miles
    Test number
    426597883277
    • FailureFront Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall chips on windscreen

  24. Pass60,851 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    787591712308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail60,851 miles (+5,408)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,851 miles
    Test number
    359890812326
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass55,443 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,443 miles
    Test number
    245382311391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront hydra bushes knocking

  27. Fail55,441 miles (+10,339)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,441 miles
    Test number
    898482511334
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass45,102 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    450241620493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear brake pipes

  29. Fail45,102 miles (+9,254)1 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,102 miles
    Test number
    681571320344
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise front to rear brake pipes

  30. Pass35,848 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    494921529371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail35,848 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,848 miles
    Test number
    703150829393
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Questions about D1 DFO

Does D1 DFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 DFO is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on D1 DFO?
The MOT on D1 DFO is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has D1 DFO done?
D1 DFO was recorded at 131,272 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 5,982 miles a year.
Has D1 DFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. D1 DFO has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on D1 DFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on D1 DFO find?
D1 DFO passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front steering linkage ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake backing plates heavily corroded both sides, and 3 more.

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