
Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
L16 MHWMOT history
L16 MHW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,652 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 154,652 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,205 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 MHW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 15 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 MHW was last recorded at 154,652 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 8,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,162 miles · 8 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,490 miles
- Average per year
- 7,205 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 154,652 miles
- 2025 – 146,162 miles
- 2024 – 141,043 miles
- 2023 – 135,526 miles
- 2022 – 128,901 miles
- 2020 – 120,889 miles
- 2019 – 109,769 miles
- 2018 – 102,077 miles
- 2017 – 100,002 miles
- 2016 – 90,714 miles
- 2015 – 83,877 miles
- 2014 – 75,890 miles
- 2013 – 68,095 miles
- 2012 – 57,102 miles
- 2011 – 51,750 miles
- 2010 – 42,122 miles
- 2009 – 34,788 miles
- 2008 – 26,913 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass154,652 miles (+8,490)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 154,652 miles
- Test number
- 238267695642
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass146,162 miles (+5,119)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 146,162 miles
- Test number
- 226314615875
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,043 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 141,043 miles
- Test number
- 249279290088
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail141,043 miles (+5,517)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,043 miles
- Test number
- 954526853777
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass135,526 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 135,526 miles
- Test number
- 747903735441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail135,526 miles (+6,625)1 dangerous1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,526 miles
- Test number
- 350993768024
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Pass128,901 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,901 miles
- Test number
- 796050404320
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,842 miles (+7,953)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,842 miles
- Test number
- 155510824254
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,889 miles (+11,120)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 120,889 miles
- Test number
- 751111480358
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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))
Pass109,769 miles (+7,692)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,769 miles
- Test number
- 575097855843
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass102,077 miles (+2,075)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 102,077 miles
- Test number
- 301798283195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,002 miles (+15)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 100,002 miles
- Test number
- 574194917924
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
Fail99,987 miles (+9,273)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,987 miles
- Test number
- 803030400110
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
Pass90,714 miles (+6,837)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 90,714 miles
- Test number
- 747720507290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass83,877 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 83,877 miles
- Test number
- 237978765415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,876 miles (+7,986)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,876 miles
- Test number
- 736966965159
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass75,890 miles (+7,795)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 75,890 miles
- Test number
- 255816054477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,095 miles (+10,993)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,095 miles
- Test number
- 827798353196
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass57,102 miles (+5,352)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 57,102 miles
- Test number
- 665472452111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,750 miles (+9,628)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 51,750 miles
- Test number
- 125535761199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,122 miles (+7,334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 42,122 miles
- Test number
- 743305960182
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,788 miles (+7,875)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 34,788 miles
- Test number
- 420366449105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,913 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 26,913 miles
- Test number
- 203621768124
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L16 MHW
- Does L16 MHW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MHW is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 MHW?
- The MOT on L16 MHW is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 MHW done?
- L16 MHW was recorded at 154,652 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 7,205 miles a year.
- Has L16 MHW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 MHW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 MHW 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 MHW find?
- L16 MHW passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear; offside vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front to rear.
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