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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

R16 MXMMOT history

R16 MXM is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 196,941 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

R16 MXM 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 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
196,941 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 MXM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
31 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 MXM was last recorded at 196,941 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 6,032 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
190,909 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,032 miles
Average per year
12,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,941 miles
  • 2025 – 190,909 miles
  • 2024 – 179,731 miles
  • 2023 – 167,701 miles
  • 2022 – 156,164 miles
  • 2021 – 142,951 miles
  • 2020 – 129,231 miles
  • 2019 – 116,984 miles
  • 2018 – 105,040 miles
  • 2017 – 89,973 miles
  • 2016 – 75,201 miles
  • 2015 – 62,240 miles
  • 2014 – 47,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,941 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    313637590357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,941 miles (+6,032)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,941 miles
    Test number
    170611146142
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,909 miles (+11,178)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    190,909 miles
    Test number
    852894958356
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth steps corroded

  4. Pass179,731 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    179,731 miles
    Test number
    916880684378
    • AdvisoryFront num plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRed surface rust underside generally attacking components ie running boards

  5. Fail179,730 miles (+12,029)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,730 miles
    Test number
    454308818308
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront num plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryRed surface rust underside generally attacking components ie running boards

  6. Pass167,701 miles (+11,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    167,701 miles
    Test number
    657790648941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    156,164 miles
    Test number
    146443739588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail156,164 miles (+13,213)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,164 miles
    Test number
    400734978941
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,951 miles (+13,720)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    142,951 miles
    Test number
    794262257004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,231 miles (+12,247)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    129,231 miles
    Test number
    585317283369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass116,984 miles (+11,944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,984 miles
    Test number
    402899203469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,040 miles (+15,067)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,040 miles
    Test number
    464926086928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,973 miles (+14,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,973 miles
    Test number
    263753580225
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear
    • AdvisoryTyres generally feathering on inner and outer treads

  14. Pass75,201 miles (+12,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    75,201 miles
    Test number
    414590705335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,240 miles (+15,238)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,240 miles
    Test number
    827816675028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,002 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,002 miles
    Test number
    307224664022
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about R16 MXM

Does R16 MXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 MXM is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 MXM?
The MOT on R16 MXM is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 MXM done?
R16 MXM was recorded at 196,941 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 12,385 miles a year.
Has R16 MXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 MXM has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R16 MXM 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 MXM find?
R16 MXM passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under car, and 3 more.

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