Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
L16 VGSMOT history
L16 VGS is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 175,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 175,020 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,123 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 VGS
- 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
- 25 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 VGS was last recorded at 175,020 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 170,178 miles · 6 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,842 miles
- Average per year
- 8,123 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 175,020 miles
- 2024 – 170,178 miles
- 2023 – 163,333 miles
- 2022 – 153,857 miles
- 2021 – 146,171 miles
- 2020 – 141,879 miles
- 2019 – 138,076 miles
- 2018 – 133,123 miles
- 2017 – 127,356 miles
- 2016 – 115,727 miles
- 2015 – 100,495 miles
- 2014 – 90,493 miles
- 2013 – 83,647 miles
- 2012 – 75,753 miles
- 2011 – 67,592 miles
- 2010 – 60,061 miles
- 2009 – 45,566 miles
- 2008 – 35,356 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,020 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Prop shaft bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,020 miles (+4,842)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 175,020 miles
- Test number
- 253939271595
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass170,178 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 170,178 miles
- Test number
- 957824164567
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail170,178 miles (+6,845)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,178 miles
- Test number
- 692767469114
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass163,333 miles (+9,476)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 163,333 miles
- Test number
- 173109303856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,857 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 153,857 miles
- Test number
- 766137957924
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,840 miles (+7,669)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,840 miles
- Test number
- 784684906592
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass146,171 miles (+4,292)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 146,171 miles
- Test number
- 711368790479
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass141,879 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 141,879 miles
- Test number
- 865950287161
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail141,856 miles (+288)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,856 miles
- Test number
- 256584283524
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail141,568 miles (+3,492)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,568 miles
- Test number
- 201058116697
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,076 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 138,076 miles
- Test number
- 711562506016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail138,076 miles (+4,953)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,076 miles
- Test number
- 388767860940
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass133,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 133,123 miles
- Test number
- 858953268554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,123 miles (+5,767)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,123 miles
- Test number
- 969392221322
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass127,356 miles (+11,629)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 127,356 miles
- Test number
- 806141608831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,727 miles (+15,232)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 115,727 miles
- Test number
- 169404583374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,495 miles (+10,002)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 100,495 miles
- Test number
- 428452878132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,493 miles (+6,846)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 90,493 miles
- Test number
- 929179664203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,647 miles (+7,894)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 83,647 miles
- Test number
- 335400673436
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside rear tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm)(255/60R18 112H M+S)
Pass75,753 miles (+8,161)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 75,753 miles
- Test number
- 466250772223
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass67,592 miles (+7,531)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 67,592 miles
- Test number
- 499524581229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 60,061 miles
- Test number
- 333992470444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,061 miles (+14,495)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,061 miles
- Test number
- 903052270228
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass45,566 miles (+10,210)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 45,566 miles
- Test number
- 381924879283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,356 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,356 miles
- Test number
- 230521188282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 VGS
- Does L16 VGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VGS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L16 VGS?
- The MOT on L16 VGS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 VGS done?
- L16 VGS was recorded at 175,020 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,123 miles a year.
- Has L16 VGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 VGS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 VGS 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 VGS find?
- L16 VGS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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