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Land Rover Discovery

Bronze · Diesel · 2013 · 2,993 cc

V26 MELMOT history

V26 MEL is a bronze diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 147,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

V26 MEL bronze 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
147,396 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 MEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
12 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 MEL was last recorded at 147,396 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 9,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,221 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,175 miles
Average per year
10,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,396 miles
  • 2025 – 138,221 miles
  • 2024 – 129,613 miles
  • 2023 – 120,968 miles
  • 2022 – 112,992 miles
  • 2021 – 103,581 miles
  • 2020 – 94,557 miles
  • 2019 – 85,698 miles
  • 2018 – 72,893 miles
  • 2017 – 56,452 miles
  • 2016 – 43,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,396 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Advise slight knock from osf and nsf hydra bushs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Osr reflector cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 12 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,396 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    147,396 miles
    Test number
    596852110827
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail147,396 miles (+9,175)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,396 miles
    Test number
    917934631830
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components.
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    987550090487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail138,221 miles (+8,608)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,221 miles
    Test number
    301299315306
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,613 miles (+8,645)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,613 miles
    Test number
    848641667837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass120,968 miles (+7,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    120,968 miles
    Test number
    554369561518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass112,992 miles (+9,411)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    112,992 miles
    Test number
    384744687470
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,581 miles
    Test number
    123861136023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,580 miles (+9,023)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,580 miles
    Test number
    167865480340
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside inner pad up against warning wires (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,557 miles (+8,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,557 miles
    Test number
    194216901258
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a metal object within the tread ,but not a puncture at this time

  11. Pass85,698 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,698 miles
    Test number
    360228917790
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight knock from osf and nsf hydra bushs
    • AdvisoryOsr reflector cracked

  12. Fail85,694 miles (+12,801)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    288957165694
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded osr to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAdvise slight knock from osf and nsf hydra bushs
    • AdvisoryOsr reflector cracked

  13. Pass72,893 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    688867453416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail72,893 miles (+16,441)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,893 miles
    Test number
    933422074592
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass56,452 miles (+13,452)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    599702870715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    704818130275
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

  17. Fail43,000 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,000 miles
    Test number
    940201588496
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection of some components

Questions about V26 MEL

Does V26 MEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 MEL is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 MEL?
The MOT on V26 MEL is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 MEL done?
V26 MEL was recorded at 147,396 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 10,444 miles a year.
Has V26 MEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 MEL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 MEL 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 V26 MEL find?
V26 MEL passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror glass; covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components., and 2 more.

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