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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

R16 EVLMOT history

R16 EVL is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 255,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

R16 EVL 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 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
255,353 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 EVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 EVL was last recorded at 255,353 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 13,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,340 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
13,013 miles
Average per year
12,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 255,353 miles
  • 2025 – 242,340 miles
  • 2024 – 236,011 miles
  • 2023 – 223,170 miles
  • 2022 – 217,160 miles
  • 2021 – 210,578 miles
  • 2020 – 200,118 miles
  • 2019 – 192,326 miles
  • 2018 – 185,651 miles
  • 2017 – 178,526 miles
  • 2016 – 165,336 miles
  • 2015 – 153,262 miles
  • 2014 – 136,426 miles
  • 2013 – 119,554 miles
  • 2012 – 98,524 miles
  • 2011 – 79,479 miles
  • 2010 – 62,578 miles
  • 2009 – 45,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,353 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,353 miles (+13,013)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    255,353 miles
    Test number
    135861971788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass242,340 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    242,340 miles
    Test number
    250874046183
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Fail242,340 miles (+6,329)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,340 miles
    Test number
    207172252491
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass236,011 miles (+12,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2025
    Odometer
    236,011 miles
    Test number
    843547510201
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  5. Pass223,170 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    223,170 miles
    Test number
    375192981555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail222,287 miles (+5,127)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,287 miles
    Test number
    156652270747
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass217,160 miles (+14)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    217,160 miles
    Test number
    213779002063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail217,146 miles (+6,568)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,146 miles
    Test number
    683140107585
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass210,578 miles (+36)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    210,578 miles
    Test number
    860199800405
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reg light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail210,542 miles (+10,424)2 major1 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,542 miles
    Test number
    365572375414
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth split (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears up to new pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt near side
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body component slightly loose wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reg light inoperative
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass200,118 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    200,118 miles
    Test number
    594249157897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail200,118 miles (+7,792)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,118 miles
    Test number
    264551685002
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass192,326 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    192,326 miles
    Test number
    698702067230
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  14. Fail192,308 miles (+6,657)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,308 miles
    Test number
    858904500322
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Balljoint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

  15. Pass185,651 miles (+7,125)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    185,651 miles
    Test number
    898560016780
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass178,526 miles (+13,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    178,526 miles
    Test number
    269100807377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass165,336 miles (+12,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,336 miles
    Test number
    204646859471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  18. Pass153,262 miles (+4)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    153,262 miles
    Test number
    187996315414
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NotePlay in n/s/f steering rack arm
    • NoteTempary repair to n/s wing mirror

  19. Fail153,258 miles (+16,832)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,258 miles
    Test number
    129050515068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NotePlay in n/s/f steering rack arm
    • NoteTempary repair to n/s wing mirror

  20. Pass136,426 miles (+16,872)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,426 miles
    Test number
    115281914457
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass119,554 miles (+137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,554 miles
    Test number
    518339013072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail119,417 miles (+20,893)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,417 miles
    Test number
    198682413415
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Pass98,524 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    197666412466
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePark brake feed wiring corroded

  24. Fail98,524 miles (+19,045)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,524 miles
    Test number
    997076212029
    • FailureVehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePark brake feed wiring corroded

  25. Pass79,479 miles (+478)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    186679921436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on shoulders

  26. Fail79,001 miles (+16,423)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,001 miles
    Test number
    738450221055
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly worn on shoulders

  27. Pass62,578 miles (+17,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,578 miles
    Test number
    242594700016
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  28. Pass45,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,155 miles
    Test number
    133291539004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 EVL

Does R16 EVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 EVL is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 EVL?
The MOT on R16 EVL is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 EVL done?
R16 EVL was recorded at 255,353 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 12,045 miles a year.
Has R16 EVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 EVL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 EVL 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 EVL find?
R16 EVL passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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