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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

X18 COWMOT history

X18 COW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

X18 COW 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 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
164,482 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 COW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 COW was last recorded at 164,482 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,456 miles · 10 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
6,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,482 miles
  • 2025 – 162,281 miles
  • 2024 – 159,160 miles
  • 2023 – 152,744 miles
  • 2022 – 148,925 miles
  • 2021 – 143,550 miles
  • 2019 – 133,441 miles
  • 2018 – 129,323 miles
  • 2017 – 119,637 miles
  • 2015 – 112,803 miles
  • 2014 – 105,014 miles
  • 2013 – 96,494 miles
  • 2012 – 85,842 miles
  • 2011 – 77,582 miles
  • 2010 – 66,415 miles
  • 2009 – 58,965 miles
  • 2008 – 52,954 miles
  • 2007 – 43,727 miles
  • 2006 – 35,860 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,482 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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,482 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    164,482 miles
    Test number
    642160605565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail164,456 miles (+2,175)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,456 miles
    Test number
    298061189507
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass162,281 miles (+56)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    162,281 miles
    Test number
    522893197282
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail162,225 miles (+3,065)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,225 miles
    Test number
    939358894747
    • MajorLower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn WATTS linkage (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,160 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    480263671746
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pump/pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,156 miles (+6,412)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,156 miles
    Test number
    318520775947
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower front hub, swivel ball joint dust cover boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight seepage from pump/pipe union (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight seepage from rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,744 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,744 miles
    Test number
    941795792601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail152,705 miles (+3,780)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    411318538220
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass148,925 miles (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,925 miles
    Test number
    267984957232
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty and low.
    • AdvisoryLight bar fitted and used on main beam.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing bottom nut but still secure.

  10. Fail148,908 miles (+5,358)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,908 miles
    Test number
    757403650537
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid dirty and low.
    • AdvisoryCannot access rear seatbelt stalks due to large object in boot.
    • AdvisoryLight bar fitted and used on main beam.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing bottom nut but still secure.

  11. Pass143,550 miles (+10,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,550 miles
    Test number
    663798575918
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass133,441 miles (+4,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,441 miles
    Test number
    252884802049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    883295586406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,323 miles (+2,583)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,323 miles
    Test number
    940981507326
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass126,740 miles (+7,103)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,740 miles
    Test number
    921808430364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,637 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,637 miles
    Test number
    241214284596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,803 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,803 miles
    Test number
    273324668661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,802 miles (+7,788)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,802 miles
    Test number
    633992330880
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Rear of engine. Possible fuel regulator. (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

  19. Pass105,014 miles (+8,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,014 miles
    Test number
    668074494264
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass96,494 miles (+10,652)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    96,494 miles
    Test number
    808021493261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass85,842 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    85,842 miles
    Test number
    938297192224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  22. Fail85,839 miles (+8,257)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,839 miles
    Test number
    849555382203
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  23. Pass77,582 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    185905381275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  24. Fail77,582 miles (+11,167)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,582 miles
    Test number
    227955081283
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  25. Pass66,415 miles (+7,450)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    170941770211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,965 miles (+6,011)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    58,965 miles
    Test number
    191383339280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,954 miles (+9,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    52,954 miles
    Test number
    444136238230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass43,727 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    43,727 miles
    Test number
    463283027281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,860 miles
    Test number
    222209246230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X18 COW

Does X18 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 COW is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 COW?
The MOT on X18 COW is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 COW done?
X18 COW was recorded at 164,482 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 6,491 miles a year.
Has X18 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 COW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on X18 COW 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 X18 COW find?
X18 COW passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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