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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

SDX 970MOT history

SDX 970 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 179,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

SDX 970 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 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,223 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,499 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDX 970
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
22 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDX 970 was last recorded at 179,223 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 13,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,087 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
13,136 miles
Average per year
10,499 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,223 miles
  • 2025 – 166,087 miles
  • 2024 – 153,535 miles
  • 2023 – 141,945 miles
  • 2022 – 129,513 miles
  • 2021 – 122,803 miles
  • 2019 – 107,060 miles
  • 2018 – 100,108 miles
  • 2017 – 91,479 miles
  • 2016 – 79,970 miles
  • 2015 – 68,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,223 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

13 tests since 22 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,223 miles (+13,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,223 miles
    Test number
    339184021908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,087 miles (+12,552)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    166,087 miles
    Test number
    707169917641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. Pass153,535 miles (+11,590)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    153,535 miles
    Test number
    684165880282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,945 miles (+12,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    141,945 miles
    Test number
    764985797864
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass129,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,513 miles
    Test number
    473949108652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,510 miles (+6,707)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,510 miles
    Test number
    850705870488
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass122,803 miles (+15,743)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,803 miles
    Test number
    357257746259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,060 miles (+6,952)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,060 miles
    Test number
    841303554823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,108 miles (+8,629)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    779713042251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,479 miles (+245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,479 miles
    Test number
    193851906882
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail91,234 miles (+11,264)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,234 miles
    Test number
    507970789866
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass79,970 miles (+11,872)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    79,970 miles
    Test number
    659563168368
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Pass68,098 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    68,098 miles
    Test number
    321929549682
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about SDX 970

What vehicle is registration SDX 970 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDX 970 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Sept 2012. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SDX 970 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SDX 970 is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on SDX 970?
The MOT on SDX 970 is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SDX 970 done?
SDX 970 was recorded at 179,223 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 10,499 miles a year.
Has SDX 970 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDX 970 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on SDX 970 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 SDX 970 find?
SDX 970 passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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