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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L16 AHFMOT history

L16 AHF is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

L16 AHF 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 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,085 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AHF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AHF was last recorded at 150,085 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,062 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
6,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,085 miles
  • 2025 – 145,400 miles
  • 2024 – 141,075 miles
  • 2023 – 137,210 miles
  • 2022 – 132,407 miles
  • 2021 – 126,743 miles
  • 2020 – 118,782 miles
  • 2019 – 113,263 miles
  • 2018 – 107,738 miles
  • 2017 – 102,103 miles
  • 2016 – 97,036 miles
  • 2015 – 90,445 miles
  • 2014 – 83,454 miles
  • 2013 – 74,508 miles
  • 2012 – 66,026 miles
  • 2011 – 57,574 miles
  • 2010 – 49,937 miles
  • 2009 – 43,125 miles
  • 2008 – 33,357 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,085 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,085 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,085 miles
    Test number
    105810591985
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail150,062 miles (+15)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    239412622258
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck brake pad warning message

  3. Fail150,047 miles (+4,647)3 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    948242207446
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted fitted wrong way round (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCheck brake pad warning on

  4. Pass145,400 miles (+4,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    145,400 miles
    Test number
    304086956061
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass141,075 miles (+3,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    141,075 miles
    Test number
    549651128546
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,210 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,210 miles
    Test number
    743457665838
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  7. Fail137,146 miles (+4,739)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,146 miles
    Test number
    289943419151
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  8. Pass132,407 miles (+5,664)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,407 miles
    Test number
    699856022942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass126,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    916453048646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail126,743 miles (+7,961)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,743 miles
    Test number
    608662535429
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass118,782 miles (+5,519)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,782 miles
    Test number
    338563824114
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass113,263 miles (+5,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    619128937846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,738 miles (+5,635)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,738 miles
    Test number
    361961420550
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has corrosion

  14. Pass102,103 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,103 miles
    Test number
    540682220287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail102,082 miles (+5,046)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,082 miles
    Test number
    378111738467
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/70/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass97,036 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,036 miles
    Test number
    959735827964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,985 miles (+6,540)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,985 miles
    Test number
    633937302796
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front steering arms

  18. Pass90,445 miles (+6,991)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    90,445 miles
    Test number
    209143055144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass83,454 miles (+132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    83,454 miles
    Test number
    428825554265
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust heatshields deteriorated
    • NoteBoth side steps badly corroded and significantly weakened

  20. Fail83,322 miles (+8,814)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,322 miles
    Test number
    497164034253
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear exhaust heat shields deteriorated and insecure
    • NoteBoth side steps badly corroded and significantly weakened

  21. Pass74,508 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,508 miles
    Test number
    305551643457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  22. Fail74,506 miles (+8,480)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    309459233422
    • FailureElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  23. Pass66,026 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    66,026 miles
    Test number
    129467442227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail57,574 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,574 miles
    Test number
    367042151223
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass57,574 miles (+7,637)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,574 miles
    Test number
    856852551234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass49,937 miles (+6,812)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,937 miles
    Test number
    420627330245
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  27. Pass43,125 miles (+9,768)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,125 miles
    Test number
    112520839201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    333209648286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail33,357 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,357 miles
    Test number
    483439748233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L16 AHF

Does L16 AHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AHF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 AHF?
The MOT on L16 AHF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AHF done?
L16 AHF was recorded at 150,085 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,440 miles a year.
Has L16 AHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AHF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 AHF 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 L16 AHF find?
L16 AHF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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