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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,993 cc

R2 VDBMOT history

R2 VDB is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 190,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

R2 VDB 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 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
190,178 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,606 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R2 VDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R2 VDB was last recorded at 190,178 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 9,870 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2017: 20,293 miles, lower than 184,925 miles on 1 Jun 2015.

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
180,308 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,870 miles
Average per year
8,606 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,178 miles
  • 2025 – 180,308 miles
  • 2019 – 73,381 miles
  • 2018 – 50,296 miles
  • 2017 – 20,293 miles
  • 2015 – 184,925 miles
  • 2014 – 141,326 miles
  • 2013 – 101,886 miles
  • 2012 – 81,103 miles
  • 2011 – 68,394 miles
  • 2010 – 56,567 miles
  • 2009 – 44,356 miles
  • 2008 – 31,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,178 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,178 miles (+9,870)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    190,178 miles
    Test number
    316161509088
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underneath

  2. Pass180,308 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,308 miles
    Test number
    682100510133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail180,299 miles (+106,918)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,299 miles
    Test number
    507752063003
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure body mount bolt loose (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass73,381 miles (+23,085)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,381 miles
    Test number
    261875379916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,296 miles (+30,003)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,296 miles
    Test number
    815197968079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass20,293 miles (-164,632)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    20,293 miles
    Test number
    406377273801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,925 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    184,925 miles
    Test number
    329762655188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSuspension warning light on

  8. Fail184,925 miles (+43,599)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,925 miles
    Test number
    518812555196
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSuspension warning light on

  9. Pass141,326 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    141,326 miles
    Test number
    475198344061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail141,326 miles (+39,440)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,326 miles
    Test number
    859468244004
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass101,886 miles (+20,783)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    101,886 miles
    Test number
    407168633031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass81,103 miles (+12,709)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    485002032068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,394 miles (+11,827)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,394 miles
    Test number
    767654831056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,567 miles (+12,211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    56,567 miles
    Test number
    850489030098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass44,356 miles (+13,352)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    44,356 miles
    Test number
    160223619002
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass31,004 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    31,004 miles
    Test number
    233179328053
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads becoming low. slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

  17. Fail31,002 miles2 dangerous2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,002 miles
    Test number
    932049928044
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads becoming low. slight play in nearside end of steering rack.

Questions about R2 VDB

Does R2 VDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R2 VDB is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R2 VDB?
The MOT on R2 VDB is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R2 VDB done?
R2 VDB was recorded at 190,178 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 8,606 miles a year.
Has R2 VDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R2 VDB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on R2 VDB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R2 VDB find?
R2 VDB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear outer drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion underneath.

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