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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V16 RJAMOT history

V16 RJA is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 166,186 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

V16 RJA 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 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
166,186 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 RJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 RJA was last recorded at 166,186 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,186 miles · 3 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,186 miles
  • 2025 – 163,098 miles
  • 2024 – 161,215 miles
  • 2023 – 160,597 miles
  • 2022 – 153,791 miles
  • 2021 – 145,335 miles
  • 2020 – 143,340 miles
  • 2019 – 139,050 miles
  • 2018 – 129,084 miles
  • 2017 – 126,048 miles
  • 2016 – 126,048 miles
  • 2015 – 117,856 miles
  • 2014 – 107,462 miles
  • 2013 – 93,548 miles
  • 2011 – 72,448 miles
  • 2010 – 58,176 miles
  • 2009 – 44,229 miles
  • 2008 – 38,921 miles
  • 2007 – 31,386 miles
  • 2006 – 24,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,186 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap insecure driver sideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Upper top of dash around speedo trim loosRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear boot door check strap missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll suspension bump stops missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust noisy all boxes removed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,186 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    166,186 miles
    Test number
    229490855570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap insecure driver side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper top of dash around speedo trim loos
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on

  2. Fail166,186 miles (+3,088)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,186 miles
    Test number
    774355570306
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing bolt missing of belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing bolt missing of belt (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap insecure driver side
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper top of dash around speedo trim loos
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot door check strap missing
    • AdvisoryAll suspension bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryHandbrake warning light on

  3. Pass163,098 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    163,098 miles
    Test number
    719126497035
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,097 miles (+1,882)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,097 miles
    Test number
    449683449959
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,215 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    161,215 miles
    Test number
    927458884694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,597 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    160,597 miles
    Test number
    401219337543
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy all boxes removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail160,596 miles (+6,805)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,596 miles
    Test number
    305775792090
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy all boxes removed (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake pad shim fitted incorrectly not behind brake pad
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass153,791 miles (+8,456)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    153,791 miles
    Test number
    649997515777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,335 miles (+1,995)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,335 miles
    Test number
    827340326407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,340 miles (+4,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    143,340 miles
    Test number
    196645962718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,050 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    139,050 miles
    Test number
    550274418578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,040 miles (+9,956)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    522345526442
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached chassis mounting point corroded no longer attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  13. Pass129,084 miles (+549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    270396762581
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear REAR CHASSIS WAX OILED BLACK
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear N/ S& O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

  14. Pass128,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    572801517415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail128,535 miles (+2,487)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,535 miles
    Test number
    910527539632
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass126,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    488014637368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail126,048 miles (+8,192)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,048 miles
    Test number
    627529282575
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass117,856 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    981026946843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail117,856 miles (+10,394)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    673311839575
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass107,462 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    379829004310
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail107,462 miles (+13,914)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    505499704311
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass93,548 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,548 miles
    Test number
    315532993189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail93,542 miles (+21,094)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,542 miles
    Test number
    906851993130
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail72,448 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,448 miles
    Test number
    319765281208
    • Repaired at testCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering damper dust cover split

  25. Pass72,448 miles (+14,272)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    72,448 miles
    Test number
    835905081210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteSteering damper dust cover split

  26. Pass58,176 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    994981670238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Fail58,176 miles (+13,947)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,176 miles
    Test number
    122481970280
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  28. Fail44,229 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    504545819229
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass44,229 miles (+5,308)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,229 miles
    Test number
    811935519211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass38,921 miles (+7,535)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,921 miles
    Test number
    814597918255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass31,386 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,386 miles
    Test number
    142340427225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass24,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,845 miles
    Test number
    754046786267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 RJA

Does V16 RJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 RJA is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 RJA?
The MOT on V16 RJA is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 RJA done?
V16 RJA was recorded at 166,186 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has V16 RJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 RJA has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 RJA 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 V16 RJA find?
V16 RJA passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front door check strap insecure driver side; offside rear inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch inner corroded, and 5 more.

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