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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

R16 BUHMOT history

R16 BUH is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 141,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

R16 BUH 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 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,712 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,720 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 BUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 BUH was last recorded at 141,712 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 2,480 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,232 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,480 miles
Average per year
5,720 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,712 miles
  • 2025 – 139,232 miles
  • 2024 – 135,760 miles
  • 2023 – 132,234 miles
  • 2022 – 130,313 miles
  • 2021 – 126,666 miles
  • 2020 – 122,583 miles
  • 2019 – 119,923 miles
  • 2018 – 112,031 miles
  • 2017 – 100,226 miles
  • 2016 – 90,412 miles
  • 2015 – 81,869 miles
  • 2014 – 71,382 miles
  • 2013 – 60,911 miles
  • 2012 – 52,019 miles
  • 2011 – 47,983 miles
  • 2010 – 44,774 miles
  • 2008 – 40,767 miles
  • 2007 – 34,577 miles
  • 2006 – 28,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,712 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,712 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,712 miles
    Test number
    227679266098
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  2. Fail141,712 miles (+2,480)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,712 miles
    Test number
    780501091221
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryReverse lamps not working

  3. Pass139,232 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    139,232 miles
    Test number
    314428925257
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail139,232 miles (+3,472)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,232 miles
    Test number
    534110211974
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,760 miles
    Test number
    202246841412
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail135,757 miles (+3,523)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,757 miles
    Test number
    197106712963
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Fuel cooler
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,234 miles
    Test number
    517531148629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail132,234 miles (+1,921)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,234 miles
    Test number
    349576522315
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass130,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    608860611305
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail130,313 miles (+3,647)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    886341469627
    • DangerousRear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass126,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    777348590790
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail126,666 miles (+4,083)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    581837960065
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass122,583 miles (+2,660)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,583 miles
    Test number
    547062020101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    845552025518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,923 miles (+7,892)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,923 miles
    Test number
    948891473061
    • MajorSteering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  16. Pass112,031 miles (+11,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,031 miles
    Test number
    879277850663
    • AdvisoryFront Under tray fitted unable to test certain bits

  17. Pass100,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    997582353768
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail100,226 miles (+9,814)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,226 miles
    Test number
    467371194150
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,412 miles
    Test number
    219577239225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,412 miles (+8,543)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,412 miles
    Test number
    137734136739
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass81,869 miles (+10,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,869 miles
    Test number
    107149225489
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass71,382 miles (+10,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,382 miles
    Test number
    115549724466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass60,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    875960533084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,911 miles (+8,892)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,911 miles
    Test number
    908350233029
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass52,019 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    526173832063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass47,983 miles (+3,209)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,983 miles
    Test number
    725983441001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,774 miles (+4,007)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    192877900058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass40,767 miles (+6,190)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    40,767 miles
    Test number
    684245568329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,577 miles (+6,568)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,577 miles
    Test number
    162263687050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,009 miles
    Test number
    112803666463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 BUH

Does R16 BUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 BUH is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 BUH?
The MOT on R16 BUH is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 BUH done?
R16 BUH was recorded at 141,712 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,720 miles a year.
Has R16 BUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 BUH has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 BUH 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 BUH find?
R16 BUH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play front bar; front bumper damaged, and 2 more.

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