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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X231 CBCMOT history

X231 CBC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2024.

X231 CBC black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2025
Mileage
87,950 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,374 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 CBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 CBC was last recorded at 87,950 miles on 14 Oct 2024, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,943 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,374 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 87,950 miles
  • 2023 – 87,652 miles
  • 2022 – 86,604 miles
  • 2021 – 78,690 miles
  • 2020 – 75,863 miles
  • 2019 – 72,157 miles
  • 2017 – 71,031 miles
  • 2016 – 68,733 miles
  • 2015 – 68,718 miles
  • 2014 – 68,388 miles
  • 2013 – 67,568 miles
  • 2012 – 65,240 miles
  • 2011 – 63,183 miles
  • 2010 – 59,092 miles
  • 2009 – 56,246 miles
  • 2008 – 52,928 miles
  • 2007 – 50,084 miles
  • 2006 – 43,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,950 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 font

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,950 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,950 miles
    Test number
    676773960793
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,943 miles (+291)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,943 miles
    Test number
    660707347026
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick broken up (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside and suspension components
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,652 miles (+1,048)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    461550902941
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside body and suspension general corrosion

  4. Pass86,604 miles (+30)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,604 miles
    Test number
    252686991257
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 font (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail86,574 miles (+7,884)2 dangerous3 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,574 miles
    Test number
    471321108188
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component ball joint has slight play all 4 font (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass78,690 miles (+2,827)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2022
    Odometer
    78,690 miles
    Test number
    891268014681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass75,863 miles (+3,706)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2021
    Odometer
    75,863 miles
    Test number
    435490904192
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded

  8. Pass72,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    841482200069
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  9. Fail72,157 miles (+1,126)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    494213657531
    • MajorFront Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

  10. Pass71,031 miles (+2,298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,031 miles
    Test number
    746106405201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,733 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    68,733 miles
    Test number
    859587174633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,718 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,718 miles
    Test number
    396900425475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,388 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    68,388 miles
    Test number
    895811524207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,568 miles (+2,328)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    67,568 miles
    Test number
    608331823226
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteR/o/s chassis has a crack

  15. Pass65,240 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,240 miles
    Test number
    827435802229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,216 miles (+2,033)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,216 miles
    Test number
    627136092116
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

  17. Pass63,183 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    63,183 miles
    Test number
    149725601153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  18. Fail63,155 miles (+4,063)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,155 miles
    Test number
    427639591075
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  19. Pass59,092 miles (+21)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,092 miles
    Test number
    104921590045
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUpper high intensity brake lamp not connected

  20. Fail59,071 miles (+2,825)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,071 miles
    Test number
    972603380048
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUpper high intensity brake lamp not connected

  21. Pass56,246 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    973558769069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,227 miles (+3,299)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,227 miles
    Test number
    204073569059
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass52,928 miles (+2,844)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    822566028065
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass50,084 miles (+6,563)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    143677127484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake pads starting wear low

  25. Pass43,521 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    43,521 miles
    Test number
    891557226081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,518 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    211476026050
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about X231 CBC

Does X231 CBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 CBC expired on 13 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 CBC?
The MOT on X231 CBC expired on 13 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 CBC done?
X231 CBC was recorded at 87,950 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2024, an average of 2,374 miles a year.
Has X231 CBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 CBC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X231 CBC 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 X231 CBC find?
X231 CBC passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: corrosion to underside and suspension components; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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