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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

R16 MBBMOT history

R16 MBB is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

R16 MBB grey 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 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
176,708 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MBB was last recorded at 176,708 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,698 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
9,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,708 miles
  • 2025 – 160,882 miles
  • 2024 – 148,358 miles
  • 2023 – 135,443 miles
  • 2022 – 117,432 miles
  • 2021 – 109,611 miles
  • 2020 – 106,575 miles
  • 2019 – 103,199 miles
  • 2018 – 99,763 miles
  • 2017 – 95,595 miles
  • 2016 – 92,483 miles
  • 2015 – 86,912 miles
  • 2014 – 69,766 miles
  • 2013 – 48,802 miles
  • 2012 – 36,290 miles
  • 2011 – 27,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,708 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,708 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    176,708 miles
    Test number
    425108713252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail176,698 miles (+27)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,698 miles
    Test number
    161168003381
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s n/s both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail176,671 miles (+15,789)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,671 miles
    Test number
    766270873594
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,882 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    160,882 miles
    Test number
    673791348532
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail160,880 miles (+12,522)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,880 miles
    Test number
    839409989674
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass148,358 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    904095655212
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail148,358 miles (+12,915)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,358 miles
    Test number
    526495842865
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass135,443 miles (+18,011)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,443 miles
    Test number
    985754987367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,432 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    117,432 miles
    Test number
    616274770004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass109,611 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    109,611 miles
    Test number
    447231584561
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail109,607 miles (+3,032)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,607 miles
    Test number
    542085999975
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass106,575 miles (+3,376)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    106,575 miles
    Test number
    226320497928
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass103,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    444113561924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,199 miles (+3,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    920967117480
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass99,763 miles (+4,168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,763 miles
    Test number
    960758039746
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass95,595 miles (+3,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,595 miles
    Test number
    806053293312
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass92,483 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    767379893746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,912 miles (+17,146)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    465155975078
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low.

  19. Pass69,766 miles (+20,964)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,766 miles
    Test number
    538932974020
    • 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)

  20. Pass48,802 miles (+12,512)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,802 miles
    Test number
    866234873036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass36,290 miles (+8,386)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,290 miles
    Test number
    777451182020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    27,904 miles
    Test number
    268102281040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R16 MBB

Does R16 MBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MBB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MBB?
The MOT on R16 MBB is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MBB done?
R16 MBB was recorded at 176,708 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 9,642 miles a year.
Has R16 MBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MBB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MBB 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 MBB find?
R16 MBB passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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