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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,720 cc

R16 AEMMOT history

R16 AEM is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 182,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

R16 AEM blue 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 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
182,254 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 AEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 AEM was last recorded at 182,254 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 240 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,014 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
240 miles
Average per year
5,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,254 miles
  • 2025 – 168,551 miles
  • 2024 – 156,116 miles
  • 2023 – 156,076 miles
  • 2022 – 152,449 miles
  • 2021 – 151,527 miles
  • 2020 – 150,758 miles
  • 2019 – 149,159 miles
  • 2018 – 147,368 miles
  • 2017 – 144,922 miles
  • 2015 – 140,296 miles
  • 2014 – 134,167 miles
  • 2013 – 122,347 miles
  • 2012 – 115,273 miles
  • 2011 – 108,154 miles
  • 2009 – 99,138 miles
  • 2008 – 92,418 miles
  • 2007 – 83,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,254 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear boot seats not fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,254 miles (+240)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    182,254 miles
    Test number
    700306795836
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear boot seats not fitted

  2. Fail182,014 miles (+13,463)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,014 miles
    Test number
    913403620743
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear boot seats not fitted

  3. Pass168,551 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    168,551 miles
    Test number
    667867124520
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake performance only just met.

  4. Fail168,542 miles (+12,426)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,542 miles
    Test number
    382009437347
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass156,116 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,116 miles
    Test number
    106525699438
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail156,110 miles (+34)2 dangerous7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    686478265945
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail156,076 miles (+3,627)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,076 miles
    Test number
    493932834267
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass152,449 miles (+922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2023
    Odometer
    152,449 miles
    Test number
    713775774341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,527 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,527 miles
    Test number
    149249538177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,758 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    150,758 miles
    Test number
    930687288678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass149,159 miles (+1,791)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,159 miles
    Test number
    840727907062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass147,368 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,368 miles
    Test number
    406071127411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass144,922 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,922 miles
    Test number
    798881956294
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads are starting to get low
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rackends
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components chassis etc

  14. Fail144,895 miles (+4,599)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,895 miles
    Test number
    502831385353
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear brake pipes above rear axel as chalked (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads are starting to get low
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rackends
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components chassis etc

  15. Pass140,296 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    140,296 miles
    Test number
    655574766067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail140,296 miles (+6,129)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,296 miles
    Test number
    111233353741
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass134,167 miles (+49)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    134,167 miles
    Test number
    187019834368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail134,118 miles (+3,750)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,118 miles
    Test number
    159452334327
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail130,368 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    178479134127
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass130,368 miles (+8,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,368 miles
    Test number
    988239434134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Fail122,347 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    127168143102
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass122,347 miles (+7,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    927028043173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass115,273 miles (+7,119)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,273 miles
    Test number
    776658952182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,154 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    108,154 miles
    Test number
    535352551118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass99,138 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    99,138 miles
    Test number
    484077939380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass92,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    423260968299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,418 miles (+8,975)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,418 miles
    Test number
    563420868248
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass83,443 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,443 miles
    Test number
    143524808030
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail83,321 miles1 dangerous8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,321 miles
    Test number
    920904557333
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R16 AEM

Does R16 AEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 AEM is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 AEM?
The MOT on R16 AEM is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 AEM done?
R16 AEM was recorded at 182,254 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,458 miles a year.
Has R16 AEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 AEM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 AEM 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 R16 AEM find?
R16 AEM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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