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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

V6 DTAMOT history

V6 DTA is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 269,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.

V6 DTA silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2025
Mileage
269,556 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,170 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 DTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 DTA was last recorded at 269,556 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 17,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Mar 2023: 252,274 miles, lower than 356,027 miles on 25 Mar 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
252,274 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
17,282 miles
Average per year
13,170 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 269,556 miles
  • 2023 – 252,274 miles
  • 2022 – 356,027 miles
  • 2021 – 220,432 miles
  • 2020 – 208,065 miles
  • 2019 – 192,675 miles
  • 2018 – 179,985 miles
  • 2017 – 171,182 miles
  • 2016 – 158,277 miles
  • 2015 – 144,903 miles
  • 2014 – 132,973 miles
  • 2013 – 123,407 miles
  • 2012 – 114,190 miles
  • 2011 – 103,693 miles
  • 2010 – 86,303 miles
  • 2009 – 73,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,556 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,556 miles (+17,282)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    269,556 miles
    Test number
    187532314242
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass252,274 miles (-103,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    252,274 miles
    Test number
    447400442438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass356,027 miles (+120,045)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    356,027 miles
    Test number
    255013204824
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail235,982 miles (+15,550)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,982 miles
    Test number
    297822354844
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected back plate (1.1.21 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass220,432 miles (+12,367)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    220,432 miles
    Test number
    740911685469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass208,065 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    208,065 miles
    Test number
    683160488244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Fail208,065 miles (+15,390)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,065 miles
    Test number
    449095351125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass192,675 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    629726408435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail192,675 miles (+12,690)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,675 miles
    Test number
    915374939109
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,985 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    179,985 miles
    Test number
    665153999249
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside an offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail179,970 miles (+8,788)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,970 miles
    Test number
    694024107551
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush inner D bushs (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside an offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass171,182 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    855443912522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail171,182 miles (+12,905)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,182 miles
    Test number
    931535591313
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slight binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass158,277 miles (+13,374)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    158,277 miles
    Test number
    383266359238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass144,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    147245075061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail144,903 miles (+11,930)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    426545075095
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass132,973 miles (+9,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    132,973 miles
    Test number
    588942554040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass123,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    327557163012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail123,407 miles (+9,217)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    315486263031
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail114,190 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    846936082082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass114,190 miles (+10,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    856456382058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass103,693 miles (+48)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    103,693 miles
    Test number
    267986571054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded / worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Fail103,645 miles (+17,342)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,645 miles
    Test number
    178412961438
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded / worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  24. Pass86,303 miles (+13,015)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,303 miles
    Test number
    143596380458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    621356209143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 DTA

Does V6 DTA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V6 DTA expired on 24 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V6 DTA?
The MOT on V6 DTA expired on 24 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V6 DTA done?
V6 DTA was recorded at 269,556 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 13,170 miles a year.
Has V6 DTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 DTA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V6 DTA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Mar 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V6 DTA find?
V6 DTA passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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