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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

VRC 1MOT history

VRC 1 is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 78,308 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

VRC 1 blue 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
78,308 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VRC 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Apr 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VRC 1 was last recorded at 78,308 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,289 miles · 1 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
5,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,308 miles
  • 2025 – 56,386 miles
  • 2024 – 46,515 miles
  • 2023 – 39,347 miles
  • 2022 – 30,180 miles
  • 2021 – 24,741 miles
  • 2020 – 23,834 miles
  • 2019 – 23,747 miles
  • 2018 – 22,379 miles
  • 2017 – 19,973 miles
  • 2016 – 19,235 miles
  • 2015 – 18,468 miles
  • 2014 – 15,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,308 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 Apr 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,308 miles (+19)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    78,308 miles
    Test number
    785738656551
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail78,289 miles (+21,903)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,289 miles
    Test number
    246977026656
    • DangerousTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all Trailer electrical socket missing (4.10 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Lower position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position light (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre badly worn on inner edge

  3. Pass56,386 miles (+9,871)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,386 miles
    Test number
    999944650070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,515 miles (+7,168)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    46,515 miles
    Test number
    566972551181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass39,347 miles (+9,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,347 miles
    Test number
    533616384425
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass30,180 miles (+5,439)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    30,180 miles
    Test number
    945677941398
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Pass24,741 miles (+907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,741 miles
    Test number
    473820991478
    • AdvisoryEmissions tested and met, too low to record on DSM

  8. Pass23,834 miles (+87)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    23,834 miles
    Test number
    530140008801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,747 miles (+1,368)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    23,747 miles
    Test number
    911692920807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,379 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,379 miles
    Test number
    959078731342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,376 miles (+2,403)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,376 miles
    Test number
    560539257336
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass19,973 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,973 miles
    Test number
    655386643457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,235 miles (+767)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    19,235 miles
    Test number
    378945241467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,468 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,468 miles
    Test number
    436257105111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,098 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    15,098 miles
    Test number
    437746334186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail15,095 miles2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,095 miles
    Test number
    198035204143
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about VRC 1

What vehicle is registration VRC 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VRC 1 on a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Apr 2011. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VRC 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VRC 1 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VRC 1?
The MOT on VRC 1 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VRC 1 done?
VRC 1 was recorded at 78,308 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 5,102 miles a year.
Has VRC 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VRC 1 has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on VRC 1 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 VRC 1 find?
VRC 1 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position light; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lower position light; offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning upper position light.

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