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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.

L16 MHW silver 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass154,652 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass146,162 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,162 miles
    Test number
    226314615875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass135,526 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    747903735441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass102,077 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,077 miles
    Test number
    301798283195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. Pass83,877 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    83,877 miles
    Test number
    237978765415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass75,890 miles (+7,795)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,890 miles
    Test number
    255816054477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass57,102 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,102 miles
    Test number
    665472452111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,750 miles (+9,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,750 miles
    Test number
    125535761199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass34,788 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    34,788 miles
    Test number
    420366449105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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