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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V20 EJSMOT history

V20 EJS is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 248,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

V20 EJS 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 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
248,494 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,498 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 EJS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 EJS was last recorded at 248,494 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 1,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,488 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,006 miles
Average per year
10,498 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 248,494 miles
  • 2025 – 247,488 miles
  • 2024 – 244,325 miles
  • 2023 – 242,469 miles
  • 2022 – 239,417 miles
  • 2021 – 234,359 miles
  • 2020 – 231,729 miles
  • 2019 – 229,564 miles
  • 2017 – 217,724 miles
  • 2016 – 191,591 miles
  • 2015 – 172,060 miles
  • 2014 – 142,629 miles
  • 2013 – 127,594 miles
  • 2012 – 116,712 miles
  • 2011 – 105,184 miles
  • 2010 – 90,944 miles
  • 2009 – 78,013 miles
  • 2008 – 63,438 miles
  • 2007 – 49,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,494 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just discernible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake pressure build up slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at inner wheel arch area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting and corroded at chassis - ON LIMIT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass248,494 miles (+1,006)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    248,494 miles
    Test number
    534863894019
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam image only just discernible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease covered (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass247,488 miles (+3,163)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    247,488 miles
    Test number
    431432637986
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated opening on lock (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective on limit (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Imbalance to front brakes -- locked out ok (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis has corrosion at towbar mounting ** LIMIT (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion to top cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis heavily corroded at rear within multiple prescribed areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. Pass244,325 miles (+48)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    244,325 miles
    Test number
    585905717733
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting and corroded at chassis - ON LIMIT (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front weld repair covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire underside of chassis including within several prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail244,277 miles (+1,808)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,277 miles
    Test number
    614493210309
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at inner wheel arch area marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective ON LIMIT (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting and corroded at chassis - ON LIMIT (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting at chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside & offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced entire underside of chassis including within several prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass242,469 miles (+3,052)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    242,469 miles
    Test number
    984442811308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass239,417 miles (+134)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    239,417 miles
    Test number
    365259642565
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail239,283 miles (+4,924)1 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,283 miles
    Test number
    534755743209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ABS pump mount area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on limit now (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass234,359 miles (+2,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    234,359 miles
    Test number
    701927289447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass231,729 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    231,729 miles
    Test number
    117816901547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail231,653 miles (+2,089)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,653 miles
    Test number
    179471031894
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
  11. Pass229,564 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    229,564 miles
    Test number
    358092964358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail229,563 miles (+11,839)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,563 miles
    Test number
    403275611933
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass217,724 miles (+26,133)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    217,724 miles
    Test number
    228940850532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass191,591 miles (+19,531)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    191,591 miles
    Test number
    140648238608
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDamage to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear door handle faulty
  15. Pass172,060 miles (+29,431)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    172,060 miles
    Test number
    589029931369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Door handle stiff operation
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wind screen crack.
  16. Pass142,629 miles (+15,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,629 miles
    Test number
    185679814386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass127,594 miles (+10,882)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    127,594 miles
    Test number
    227200413393
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass116,712 miles (+11,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,712 miles
    Test number
    637803912322
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass105,184 miles (+14,240)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    105,184 miles
    Test number
    646508011308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass90,944 miles (+12,931)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    90,944 miles
    Test number
    750049650235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,013 miles (+14,575)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,013 miles
    Test number
    863130769232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,438 miles (+13,759)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    163250568260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    334775157286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V20 EJS

Does V20 EJS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 EJS is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 EJS?
The MOT on V20 EJS is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 EJS done?
V20 EJS was recorded at 248,494 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 10,498 miles a year.
Has V20 EJS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 EJS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on V20 EJS 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 V20 EJS find?
V20 EJS passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective beam image only just discernible; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material grease covered, and 1 more.

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