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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

W18 RCMMOT history

W18 RCM is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

W18 RCM red 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 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
193,163 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 RCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 RCM was last recorded at 193,163 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 3,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,725 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,438 miles
Average per year
5,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,163 miles
  • 2025 – 189,725 miles
  • 2024 – 185,314 miles
  • 2023 – 182,158 miles
  • 2022 – 178,118 miles
  • 2021 – 172,009 miles
  • 2020 – 167,179 miles
  • 2019 – 162,135 miles
  • 2018 – 156,783 miles
  • 2017 – 154,317 miles
  • 2016 – 151,596 miles
  • 2015 – 149,588 miles
  • 2014 – 147,349 miles
  • 2012 – 139,043 miles
  • 2011 – 135,373 miles
  • 2010 – 125,945 miles
  • 2009 – 116,898 miles
  • 2008 – 111,827 miles
  • 2007 – 104,771 miles
  • 2006 – 94,604 miles
  • 2005 – 81,958 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,163 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,163 miles (+3,438)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    193,163 miles
    Test number
    629714606063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass189,725 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    189,725 miles
    Test number
    320995790691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass185,314 miles (+3,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    185,314 miles
    Test number
    542504050735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underbody becoming corroded

  4. Pass182,158 miles (+4,040)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,158 miles
    Test number
    739185729933
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,118 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,118 miles
    Test number
    413140395291
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,009 miles (+4,830)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    172,009 miles
    Test number
    716968967847
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass167,179 miles (+5,044)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    167,179 miles
    Test number
    523482317087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass162,135 miles (+5,352)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    162,135 miles
    Test number
    325070733037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass156,783 miles (+2,466)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    156,783 miles
    Test number
    965243177570
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass154,317 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    620146139769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass151,596 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,596 miles
    Test number
    430248971893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass149,588 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    149,588 miles
    Test number
    717335975045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,586 miles (+2,237)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,586 miles
    Test number
    155841875451
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass147,349 miles (+8,306)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    147,349 miles
    Test number
    855681654004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have small cracks to sidewalls.

  15. Pass139,043 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,043 miles
    Test number
    939758132373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass135,373 miles (+115)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    135,373 miles
    Test number
    665790041347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNearside rear oil seal may need attention soon.

  17. Fail135,258 miles (+9,313)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,258 miles
    Test number
    319072331308
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are worn,advise to change.
    • NoteNearside rear oil seal may need attention soon.

  18. Pass125,945 miles (+9,047)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    125,945 miles
    Test number
    642574130329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSteering box has slight freeplay.
    • NoteSteering box is damp,may need attention soon.

  19. Pass116,898 miles (+5,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    116,898 miles
    Test number
    490914739345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteAll four tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

  20. Fail111,827 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    220177538379
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

  21. Pass111,827 miles (+7,056)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    490037138322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight damage to outer sidewalls.

  22. Pass104,771 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,771 miles
    Test number
    163747437398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,708 miles (+10,104)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,708 miles
    Test number
    120833837375
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass94,604 miles (+12,646)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    94,604 miles
    Test number
    634795936321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    81,958 miles
    Test number
    202503615363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 RCM

Does W18 RCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 RCM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 RCM?
The MOT on W18 RCM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 RCM done?
W18 RCM was recorded at 193,163 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,504 miles a year.
Has W18 RCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 RCM has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on W18 RCM 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 W18 RCM find?
W18 RCM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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