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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

L16 MWDMOT history

L16 MWD is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L16 MWD 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 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
186,101 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,196 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 MWD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 MWD was last recorded at 186,101 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 9,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,900 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,201 miles
Average per year
9,196 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,101 miles
  • 2025 – 176,900 miles
  • 2024 – 167,212 miles
  • 2023 – 161,053 miles
  • 2022 – 151,911 miles
  • 2021 – 141,768 miles
  • 2020 – 132,178 miles
  • 2019 – 130,136 miles
  • 2018 – 126,746 miles
  • 2017 – 113,809 miles
  • 2016 – 98,252 miles
  • 2015 – 83,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

15 tests since 8 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    186,101 miles
    Test number
    815217278649
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail186,101 miles (+9,201)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,101 miles
    Test number
    817334361813
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass176,900 miles (+9,688)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    176,900 miles
    Test number
    415271227650
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass167,212 miles (+6,159)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    167,212 miles
    Test number
    126444220379
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass161,053 miles (+9,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    161,053 miles
    Test number
    634129720572
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass151,911 miles (+10,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,911 miles
    Test number
    247321661459
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass141,768 miles (+9,590)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,768 miles
    Test number
    569729239332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,178 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    108769881365
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail132,178 miles (+2,042)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    861226539794
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,136 miles (+3,390)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,136 miles
    Test number
    465527591938
    • 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. Pass126,746 miles (+12,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,746 miles
    Test number
    198150563143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear antiroll bar link has slight play
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake pipe is slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack
    • AdvisorySlight smoke from exhaust
  12. Pass113,809 miles (+15,557)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    113,809 miles
    Test number
    939736631001
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryDrivers side bolt on side step corroded
  13. Pass98,252 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,252 miles
    Test number
    738401800872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail97,947 miles (+14,137)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    965276636532
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has cut in side wall but not to cords
  15. Pass83,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,810 miles
    Test number
    666091454429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 MWD

Does L16 MWD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 MWD is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 MWD?
The MOT on L16 MWD is valid until 22 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 MWD done?
L16 MWD was recorded at 186,101 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 9,196 miles a year.
Has L16 MWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 MWD has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 MWD 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 MWD find?
L16 MWD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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