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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 2,993 cc

VTL 4MOT history

VTL 4 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 211,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Aug 2026.

VTL 4 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 21 Aug 2027
Mileage
211,254 mi
At MOT on 22 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VTL 4
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
27 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VTL 4 was last recorded at 211,254 miles on 22 Aug 2026, 12,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jul 2023: 173,560 miles, lower than 186,459 miles on 20 Jul 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
198,365 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,889 miles
Average per year
10,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,254 miles
  • 2025 – 198,365 miles
  • 2024 – 183,216 miles
  • 2023 – 173,560 miles
  • 2022 – 186,459 miles
  • 2021 – 164,603 miles
  • 2020 – 156,232 miles
  • 2019 – 146,431 miles
  • 2018 – 131,058 miles
  • 2017 – 117,701 miles
  • 2016 – 110,088 miles
  • 2015 – 99,857 miles
  • 2014 – 87,563 miles
  • 2013 – 65,681 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,254 miles
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low.
  • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield poor.
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Undertrays fitted unable to test all items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,254 miles (+12,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    211,254 miles
    Test number
    638453342143
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low.
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heat shield poor.
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak.

  2. Pass198,365 miles (+303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    198,365 miles
    Test number
    117954078471
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel nut damaged
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover/ strap corroded

  3. Fail198,062 miles (+14,846)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,062 miles
    Test number
    187603766738
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover/strap corroded

  4. Pass183,216 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    183,216 miles
    Test number
    728303439531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail183,066 miles (+9,506)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,066 miles
    Test number
    123494686221
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass173,560 miles (-12,899)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    173,560 miles
    Test number
    433080792433
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass186,459 miles (+18,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    186,459 miles
    Test number
    248280141255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail168,455 miles (+3,852)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,455 miles
    Test number
    553701330722
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass164,603 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,603 miles
    Test number
    924728257378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,232 miles (+380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    156,232 miles
    Test number
    754488052944
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail155,852 miles (+9,421)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,852 miles
    Test number
    442939509894
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside rear upper hub bush

  12. Pass146,431 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    379422488771
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail146,431 miles (+15,373)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,431 miles
    Test number
    475984679920
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped / worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass131,058 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    131,058 miles
    Test number
    164911518394
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to test all items

  15. Fail131,057 miles (+13,356)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,057 miles
    Test number
    138649739613
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted unable to test all items

  16. Pass117,701 miles (+7,613)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    117,701 miles
    Test number
    418208694370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass110,088 miles (+10,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,088 miles
    Test number
    293732999722
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light not working

  18. Pass99,857 miles (+12,294)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,857 miles
    Test number
    427036865076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,563 miles (+21,882)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    746639164022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    65,681 miles
    Test number
    869112573046
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about VTL 4

What vehicle is registration VTL 4 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VTL 4 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Mar 2010. 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 VTL 4 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VTL 4 is valid until 21 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on VTL 4?
The MOT on VTL 4 is valid until 21 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VTL 4 done?
VTL 4 was recorded at 211,254 miles at its MOT on 22 Aug 2026, an average of 10,829 miles a year.
Has VTL 4 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VTL 4 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on VTL 4 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jul 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VTL 4 find?
VTL 4 passed its latest MOT on 22 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front and rear brake pads low.; fuel tank heat shield poor.; slight oil leak..

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