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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

SMP 952MOT history

SMP 952 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

SMP 952 silver 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
170,381 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SMP 952
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SMP 952 was last recorded at 170,381 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 3,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,048 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,333 miles
Average per year
7,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,381 miles
  • 2025 – 167,048 miles
  • 2024 – 162,709 miles
  • 2023 – 158,410 miles
  • 2022 – 154,281 miles
  • 2021 – 148,907 miles
  • 2020 – 145,532 miles
  • 2019 – 140,367 miles
  • 2018 – 135,859 miles
  • 2017 – 129,012 miles
  • 2016 – 118,225 miles
  • 2015 – 103,719 miles
  • 2014 – 93,480 miles
  • 2012 – 91,283 miles
  • 2011 – 61,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
  • AdvisoryTowbar electrical socket mounting corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,381 miles (+3,333)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    170,381 miles
    Test number
    314398154240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
    • AdvisoryTowbar electrical socket mounting corroded
  2. Pass167,048 miles (+4,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,048 miles
    Test number
    717181029767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass162,709 miles (+4,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    162,709 miles
    Test number
    121383381044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body rust
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  4. Pass158,410 miles (+4,129)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    158,410 miles
    Test number
    521571558852
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass154,281 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    750773020052
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail154,281 miles (+5,374)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,281 miles
    Test number
    924421662965
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,907 miles (+3,375)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    148,907 miles
    Test number
    202106546048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,532 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    145,532 miles
    Test number
    183114021999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass140,367 miles (+4,508)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    140,367 miles
    Test number
    810374204340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass135,859 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    971264534320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,012 miles (+10,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,012 miles
    Test number
    987643422687
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass118,225 miles (+14,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    118,225 miles
    Test number
    788489277354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding when turned by hand
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack worn? Knocking when turned under load
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Fail103,719 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,719 miles
    Test number
    189232415098
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass103,719 miles (+10,239)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    103,719 miles
    Test number
    569942415089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass93,480 miles (+2,197)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,480 miles
    Test number
    909176114097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,283 miles (+477)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    91,283 miles
    Test number
    978787622387
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wishbone inner rear bushes weak
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear suspension top arm inner bush
    • NoteWindcsreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
  17. Fail90,806 miles (+29,300)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,806 miles
    Test number
    988171122355
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front wishbone inner rear bushes weak
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear suspension top arm inner bush
    • NoteWindcsreen cracked but not in drivers view of the road
  18. Pass61,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    61,506 miles
    Test number
    948401811374
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SMP 952

What vehicle is registration SMP 952 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SMP 952 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Nov 2008. 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 SMP 952 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SMP 952 is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on SMP 952?
The MOT on SMP 952 is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SMP 952 done?
SMP 952 was recorded at 170,381 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
Has SMP 952 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SMP 952 has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on SMP 952 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 SMP 952 find?
SMP 952 passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front nail in tyre; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear upper suspension component pin or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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