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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

MFE 153MOT history

MFE 153 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 128,880 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

MFE 153 black 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 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
128,880 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MFE 153
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

MFE 153 was last recorded at 128,880 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 6,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,084 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,796 miles
Average per year
7,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,880 miles
  • 2024 – 122,084 miles
  • 2023 – 115,566 miles
  • 2022 – 108,780 miles
  • 2021 – 103,694 miles
  • 2020 – 98,738 miles
  • 2019 – 94,291 miles
  • 2018 – 88,578 miles
  • 2017 – 83,930 miles
  • 2016 – 70,405 miles
  • 2015 – 53,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,880 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (Rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,880 miles (+6,796)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    128,880 miles
    Test number
    554184853269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass122,084 miles (+6,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    122,084 miles
    Test number
    560439637108
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass115,566 miles (+6,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,566 miles
    Test number
    588007746364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass108,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    976176163323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail108,780 miles (+5,086)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,780 miles
    Test number
    642512461094
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass103,694 miles (+4,956)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,694 miles
    Test number
    348373640826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass98,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    816018763819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail98,738 miles (+4,447)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,738 miles
    Test number
    143355140307
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass94,291 miles (+5,713)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    833745225757
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass88,578 miles (+4,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,578 miles
    Test number
    293408595153
    • 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. Pass83,930 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,930 miles
    Test number
    362830393580
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (Rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  12. Fail83,925 miles (+13,520)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    709689053429
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (Rear bushes) (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
  13. Pass70,405 miles (+16,447)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    70,405 miles
    Test number
    549805807907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass53,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    53,958 miles
    Test number
    547121374710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MFE 153

What vehicle is registration MFE 153 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MFE 153 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Dec 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MFE 153 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MFE 153 is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on MFE 153?
The MOT on MFE 153 is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MFE 153 done?
MFE 153 was recorded at 128,880 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 7,491 miles a year.
Has MFE 153 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MFE 153 has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on MFE 153 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 MFE 153 find?
MFE 153 passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear.

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