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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

R16 MSRMOT history

R16 MSR is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 131,782 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

R16 MSR 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,782 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MSR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MSR was last recorded at 131,782 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Dec 2018: 97,242 miles, lower than 937,154 miles on 21 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,591 miles · 30 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
191 miles
Average per year
5,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,782 miles
  • 2025 – 131,591 miles
  • 2024 – 109,476 miles
  • 2023 – 105,915 miles
  • 2022 – 104,487 miles
  • 2021 – 102,733 miles
  • 2020 – 101,481 miles
  • 2019 – 99,958 miles
  • 2018 – 97,242 miles
  • 2017 – 937,154 miles
  • 2016 – 90,143 miles
  • 2015 – 87,653 miles
  • 2014 – 83,201 miles
  • 2013 – 78,537 miles
  • 2012 – 69,692 miles
  • 2011 – 61,230 miles
  • 2010 – 46,031 miles
  • 2009 – 40,443 miles
  • 2008 – 40,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,782 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sidesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Anti roll warning illuminated on dash

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,782 miles (+191)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,782 miles
    Test number
    871351696774
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,591 miles (+22,115)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,591 miles
    Test number
    512608464130
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass109,476 miles (+22)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    109,476 miles
    Test number
    443927007479
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll warning illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,454 miles (+3,539)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,454 miles
    Test number
    768911562153
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll warning illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass105,915 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    105,915 miles
    Test number
    955431497502
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll suspension warning light on

  6. Fail105,915 miles (+1,428)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,915 miles
    Test number
    604655102425
    • MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll suspension warning light on

  7. Pass104,487 miles (+1,754)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,487 miles
    Test number
    576494792346
    • Advisory3rd row seats not in use
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass102,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    269221196349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension light on

  9. Fail102,733 miles (+1,252)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,733 miles
    Test number
    559402440003
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension light on

  10. Pass101,481 miles (+1,523)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,481 miles
    Test number
    357641465168
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti roll suspension light on
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn

  11. Pass99,958 miles (+2,716)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    193039909111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,242 miles (-839,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,242 miles
    Test number
    470262494048
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass937,154 miles (+843,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    937,154 miles
    Test number
    978601121197
    • 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)

  14. Fail93,674 miles (+3,531)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,674 miles
    Test number
    780380557384
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  15. Pass90,143 miles (+2,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    90,143 miles
    Test number
    856157791971
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper rear (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass87,653 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,653 miles
    Test number
    790499580524
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass83,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    175768654339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,201 miles (+4,664)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    119267954330
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass78,537 miles (+8,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,537 miles
    Test number
    885306343325
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront tyres low

  20. Pass69,692 miles (+8,462)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    615963852311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,230 miles (+9,343)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    315124251381
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in lower steering coloum shaft

  22. Pass51,887 miles (+5,856)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,887 miles
    Test number
    169721111425
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in nearside front inner track rod joint
    • NotePlay in offside front inner track rod joint.

  23. Pass46,031 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    920852820046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,443 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,443 miles
    Test number
    662692709043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail40,437 miles4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,437 miles
    Test number
    842526768332
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about R16 MSR

Does R16 MSR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MSR is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MSR?
The MOT on R16 MSR is valid until 5 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 MSR done?
R16 MSR was recorded at 131,782 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,368 miles a year.
Has R16 MSR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MSR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 MSR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R16 MSR find?
R16 MSR passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides; front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides; front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 4 more.

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