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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

R16 MXCMOT history

R16 MXC is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 203,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2025.

R16 MXC blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Nov 2026
Mileage
203,814 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MXC was last recorded at 203,814 miles on 31 Oct 2025, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,342 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
9,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 203,814 miles
  • 2024 – 202,342 miles
  • 2023 – 196,854 miles
  • 2022 – 194,669 miles
  • 2021 – 176,975 miles
  • 2020 – 155,396 miles
  • 2019 – 131,025 miles
  • 2018 – 109,588 miles
  • 2017 – 90,352 miles
  • 2016 – 70,546 miles
  • 2015 – 54,492 miles
  • 2014 – 50,055 miles
  • 2013 – 45,767 miles
  • 2012 – 42,160 miles
  • 2011 – 39,110 miles
  • 2010 – 36,259 miles
  • 2009 – 33,076 miles
  • 2008 – 29,610 miles
  • 2007 – 25,603 miles
  • 2006 – 20,662 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,814 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryHorn on separate switch
  • AdvisoryNo rear seats

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front inner wing corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front inner wing corroded under abs module

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,814 miles (+1,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    203,814 miles
    Test number
    419029493285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryHorn on separate switch
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats

  2. Pass202,342 miles (+5,488)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    202,342 miles
    Test number
    373465066538
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass196,854 miles (+2,185)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    196,854 miles
    Test number
    941060029265
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass194,669 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    194,669 miles
    Test number
    742910140455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  5. Fail194,640 miles (+17,665)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,640 miles
    Test number
    697535020979
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs module mounting on inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen damaged

  6. Pass176,975 miles (+17)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    176,975 miles
    Test number
    861239621628
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded under abs module

  7. Fail176,958 miles (+21,562)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,958 miles
    Test number
    110907326845
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from transmission rear axle nearside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing corroded under abs module

  8. Pass155,396 miles (+24,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    155,396 miles
    Test number
    820893324935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body mount corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  9. Pass131,025 miles (+21,437)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,025 miles
    Test number
    215706473171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  10. Pass109,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,588 miles
    Test number
    169754797575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail109,562 miles (+19,210)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,562 miles
    Test number
    778675558532
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,352 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,352 miles
    Test number
    254001318741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,582 miles (+19,036)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,582 miles
    Test number
    194086515872
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both n/s track rod ends worn (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass70,546 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    156658241965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,424 miles (+15,932)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,424 miles
    Test number
    602231458689
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass54,492 miles (+4,437)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    54,492 miles
    Test number
    987814665112
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass50,055 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    50,055 miles
    Test number
    246608714419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass45,767 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    595775813143
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop is missing.

  19. Fail45,767 miles (+3,607)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,767 miles
    Test number
    539875413122
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear bump stop is missing.

  20. Pass42,160 miles (+3,050)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    909152132130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,110 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    498368311115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,259 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    911909100190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail36,259 miles (+3,183)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    873309000178
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass33,076 miles (+3,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    350904939101
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass29,610 miles (+4,007)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    29,610 miles
    Test number
    952030038187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,603 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,603 miles
    Test number
    213438137134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,662 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,662 miles
    Test number
    762938236189
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about R16 MXC

Does R16 MXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MXC is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R16 MXC?
The MOT on R16 MXC is valid until 28 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MXC done?
R16 MXC was recorded at 203,814 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2025, an average of 9,414 miles a year.
Has R16 MXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MXC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on R16 MXC 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 MXC find?
R16 MXC passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp; horn on separate switch; no rear seats.

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