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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

X44 ESSMOT history

X44 ESS is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 129,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

X44 ESS black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
129,069 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X44 ESS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X44 ESS was last recorded at 129,069 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 8,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,416 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,653 miles
Average per year
9,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,069 miles
  • 2024 – 120,416 miles
  • 2023 – 110,057 miles
  • 2022 – 101,442 miles
  • 2021 – 92,140 miles
  • 2020 – 84,303 miles
  • 2019 – 73,895 miles
  • 2018 – 59,660 miles
  • 2017 – 50,299 miles
  • 2016 – 38,620 miles
  • 2015 – 24,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,069 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,069 miles (+8,653)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    129,069 miles
    Test number
    404894990854
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass120,416 miles (+10,359)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    120,416 miles
    Test number
    482128301454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,057 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    110,057 miles
    Test number
    133828465965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass101,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    924784728133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail101,442 miles (+9,302)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,442 miles
    Test number
    972935172418
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  6. Pass92,140 miles (+7,837)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,140 miles
    Test number
    701866638540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,303 miles (+10,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,303 miles
    Test number
    969738055152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass73,895 miles (+14,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    915299687707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,660 miles (+9,361)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    59,660 miles
    Test number
    834083758691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,299 miles (+11,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,299 miles
    Test number
    568201680297
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass38,620 miles (+14,299)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    38,620 miles
    Test number
    853955913547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,321 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,321 miles
    Test number
    698739215103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about X44 ESS

Does X44 ESS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X44 ESS is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X44 ESS?
The MOT on X44 ESS is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X44 ESS done?
X44 ESS was recorded at 129,069 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 9,848 miles a year.
Has X44 ESS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X44 ESS has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X44 ESS 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 X44 ESS find?
X44 ESS passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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