Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc
X16 VBXMOT history
X16 VBX is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 183,247 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 183,247 mi
- At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X16 VBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X16 VBX was last recorded at 183,247 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 7,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 175,723 miles · 5 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,524 miles
- Average per year
- 9,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 183,247 miles
- 2024 – 175,723 miles
- 2023 – 170,476 miles
- 2022 – 164,369 miles
- 2021 – 162,459 miles
- 2020 – 154,974 miles
- 2018 – 144,188 miles
- 2017 – 122,132 miles
- 2016 – 105,277 miles
- 2015 – 90,066 miles
- 2014 – 73,077 miles
- 2013 – 67,402 miles
- 2011 – 41,268 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass183,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass183,247 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 183,247 miles
- Test number
- 191972205046
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail183,247 miles (+7,524)1 dangerous5 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,247 miles
- Test number
- 190535229132
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass175,723 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 175,723 miles
- Test number
- 402239660200
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass170,476 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 170,476 miles
- Test number
- 669810862859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,476 miles (+6,107)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,476 miles
- Test number
- 694105360710
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass164,369 miles (+1,910)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 164,369 miles
- Test number
- 349582072149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,459 miles (+7,485)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 162,459 miles
- Test number
- 776804954293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,974 miles (+10,786)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 154,974 miles
- Test number
- 680503488642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 144,188 miles
- Test number
- 262111478815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,188 miles (+3,044)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,188 miles
- Test number
- 808235184357
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass141,144 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 141,144 miles
- Test number
- 869138882786
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail141,139 miles (+19,007)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,139 miles
- Test number
- 575395832694
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Suspension Arm (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass122,132 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 122,132 miles
- Test number
- 233149598451
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail122,131 miles (+16,854)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,131 miles
- Test number
- 584632903307
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,277 miles (+15,211)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 105,277 miles
- Test number
- 588996049927
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack ends
Pass90,066 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 90,066 miles
- Test number
- 567712875077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail90,065 miles (+16,988)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,065 miles
- Test number
- 105732675042
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass73,077 miles (+5,675)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 73,077 miles
- Test number
- 128653344477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 195556663053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,402 miles (+26,134)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,402 miles
- Test number
- 947696163021
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass41,268 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 41,268 miles
- Test number
- 247586671183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X16 VBX
- Does X16 VBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X16 VBX is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X16 VBX?
- The MOT on X16 VBX is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X16 VBX done?
- X16 VBX was recorded at 183,247 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 9,796 miles a year.
- Has X16 VBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X16 VBX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on X16 VBX 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 X16 VBX find?
- X16 VBX passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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