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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

ESE 208MOT history

ESE 208 is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 145,354 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

ESE 208 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
145,354 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESE 208
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESE 208 was last recorded at 145,354 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 4,479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,875 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,479 miles
Average per year
8,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,354 miles
  • 2025 – 140,875 miles
  • 2024 – 135,923 miles
  • 2023 – 130,791 miles
  • 2022 – 124,579 miles
  • 2021 – 117,184 miles
  • 2020 – 113,063 miles
  • 2019 – 107,300 miles
  • 2018 – 100,321 miles
  • 2017 – 89,364 miles
  • 2016 – 72,205 miles
  • 2015 – 51,716 miles
  • 2014 – 43,987 miles
  • 2013 – 31,978 miles
  • 2012 – 25,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,354 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Detachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Centre prop shaft centre bearing rubber split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear tyre punctured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    135880889813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,354 miles (+4,479)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    450622549333
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass140,875 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    140,875 miles
    Test number
    335953438652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,871 miles (+4,948)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,871 miles
    Test number
    963759785054
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass135,923 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    880373513204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail135,923 miles (+5,132)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,923 miles
    Test number
    499600846347
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass130,791 miles (+6,212)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    130,791 miles
    Test number
    298105502688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,579 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    124,579 miles
    Test number
    371536361764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,184 miles (+4,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,184 miles
    Test number
    896494261636
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass113,063 miles (+5,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    158885117873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,300 miles (+6,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    804073270618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass100,321 miles (+10,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,321 miles
    Test number
    240276491256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    89,364 miles
    Test number
    435351884735
    • AdvisoryDetachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,362 miles (+17,157)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,362 miles
    Test number
    849430186348
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Low reading (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryDetachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass72,205 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    333606257768
    • AdvisoryCentre prop shaft centre bearing rubber split
    • AdvisoryDetachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail72,205 miles (+20,489)2 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,205 miles
    Test number
    584331092492
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre prop shaft centre bearing rubber split
    • AdvisoryDetachable tow ball has slight play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre punctured
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass51,716 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,716 miles
    Test number
    217399415418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail51,715 miles (+7,728)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,715 miles
    Test number
    568607375078
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass43,987 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,987 miles
    Test number
    699420794109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,978 miles (+6,238)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    31,978 miles
    Test number
    879395003293
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass25,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    25,740 miles
    Test number
    269481052263
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about ESE 208

What vehicle is registration ESE 208 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESE 208 on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2009. 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 ESE 208 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on ESE 208 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on ESE 208?
The MOT on ESE 208 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has ESE 208 done?
ESE 208 was recorded at 145,354 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 8,686 miles a year.
Has ESE 208 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESE 208 has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on ESE 208 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 ESE 208 find?
ESE 208 passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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