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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

V9 NHCMOT history

V9 NHC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 194,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

V9 NHC 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
194,808 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V9 NHC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V9 NHC was last recorded at 194,808 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,843 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,965 miles
Average per year
8,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,808 miles
  • 2025 – 192,843 miles
  • 2024 – 190,743 miles
  • 2023 – 189,320 miles
  • 2022 – 187,313 miles
  • 2021 – 185,510 miles
  • 2020 – 183,072 miles
  • 2019 – 178,200 miles
  • 2018 – 172,088 miles
  • 2017 – 160,533 miles
  • 2016 – 146,650 miles
  • 2015 – 133,133 miles
  • 2014 – 119,095 miles
  • 2013 – 104,456 miles
  • 2012 – 88,620 miles
  • 2011 – 74,077 miles
  • 2010 – 57,909 miles
  • 2009 – 41,947 miles
  • 2008 – 33,927 miles
  • 2007 – 25,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,808 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    194,808 miles
    Test number
    328930303209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail194,808 miles (+1,965)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,808 miles
    Test number
    943275061784
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass192,843 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,843 miles
    Test number
    636722270757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass190,743 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,743 miles
    Test number
    306650059170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail190,743 miles (+1,423)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,743 miles
    Test number
    826956361718
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass189,320 miles (+2,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    189,320 miles
    Test number
    641033371994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,313 miles
    Test number
    430697194571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,313 miles (+1,803)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,313 miles
    Test number
    241731516198
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass185,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    144558925119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail185,510 miles (+2,438)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    558164012213
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass183,072 miles (+4,872)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,072 miles
    Test number
    661540860886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass178,200 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,200 miles
    Test number
    361568057968
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bleeder in pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNot able to check all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNot able to check outer sills

  13. Fail178,200 miles (+6,112)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,200 miles
    Test number
    174677267555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak bleeder in pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNot able to check all brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNot able to check outer sills

  14. Pass172,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,088 miles
    Test number
    353852981091
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Fail172,088 miles (+11,555)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,088 miles
    Test number
    122169715848
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass160,533 miles (+13,883)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    160,533 miles
    Test number
    707097177274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass146,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    146,650 miles
    Test number
    143910899703
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail146,650 miles (+13,517)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,650 miles
    Test number
    102799387903
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass133,133 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    167660405160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNot able to check all brake pipes

  20. Fail133,133 miles (+14,038)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,133 miles
    Test number
    607290005199
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNot able to check all brake pipes

  21. Pass119,095 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    119,095 miles
    Test number
    377560604121
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNot able to check all brake pipes

  22. Fail119,095 miles (+14,639)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,095 miles
    Test number
    997580604138
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNot able to check all brake pipes

  23. Pass104,456 miles (+15,836)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    966286183050
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNot able to check all brake pipes

  24. Pass88,620 miles (+14,543)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    88,620 miles
    Test number
    715481242066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  25. Pass74,077 miles (+16,168)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,077 miles
    Test number
    295520541050
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass57,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    241977030010
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail57,909 miles (+15,962)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    560024630088
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside tie rod end worn

  28. Pass41,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    292397649030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail41,947 miles (+8,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    792307249056
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass33,927 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,927 miles
    Test number
    992544648076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,801 miles
    Test number
    103822557441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V9 NHC

Does V9 NHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V9 NHC is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V9 NHC?
The MOT on V9 NHC is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V9 NHC done?
V9 NHC was recorded at 194,808 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,888 miles a year.
Has V9 NHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V9 NHC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V9 NHC 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 V9 NHC find?
V9 NHC passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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