Land Rover logo

Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

DCN 178MOT history

DCN 178 is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

DCN 178 grey 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 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,041 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,629 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for DCN 178 in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
DCN 178
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

DCN 178 was last recorded at 116,041 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3,789 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,252 miles · 27 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,789 miles
Average per year
7,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,041 miles
  • 2025 – 112,252 miles
  • 2024 – 107,649 miles
  • 2023 – 101,649 miles
  • 2022 – 94,532 miles
  • 2021 – 88,081 miles
  • 2020 – 84,915 miles
  • 2019 – 77,418 miles
  • 2018 – 64,905 miles
  • 2017 – 56,290 miles
  • 2016 – 45,287 miles
  • 2015 – 33,578 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,041 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,041 miles (+3,789)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,041 miles
    Test number
    801229447722
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass112,252 miles (+4,603)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    563373164033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass107,649 miles (+6,000)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,649 miles
    Test number
    927207068243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,649 miles (+7,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    141251299415
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass94,532 miles (+6,451)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    94,532 miles
    Test number
    317713071112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass88,081 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,081 miles
    Test number
    487576863691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,915 miles (+7,497)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,915 miles
    Test number
    598296094390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass77,418 miles (+12,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,418 miles
    Test number
    948375467706
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass64,905 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    64,905 miles
    Test number
    613802225694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,901 miles (+8,611)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,901 miles
    Test number
    424829473076
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc scored

  11. Pass56,290 miles (+11,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    237031956121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass45,287 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    45,287 miles
    Test number
    917421365718
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail45,282 miles (+11,704)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,282 miles
    Test number
    893103947756
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass33,578 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    33,578 miles
    Test number
    546831615193
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f & rear wiper blades split.

Questions about DCN 178

What vehicle is registration DCN 178 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DCN 178 on a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2012. 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 DCN 178 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on DCN 178 is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on DCN 178?
The MOT on DCN 178 is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has DCN 178 done?
DCN 178 was recorded at 116,041 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,629 miles a year.
Has DCN 178 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DCN 178 has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on DCN 178 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 DCN 178 find?
DCN 178 passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

Related registrations

Browse all DC registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.