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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2000 · 2,492 cc

X49 BCSMOT history

X49 BCS is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 14 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 161,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

X49 BCS black 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
161,286 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,400 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 BCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,492 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 BCS was last recorded at 161,286 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,279 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,400 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,286 miles
  • 2024 – 153,544 miles
  • 2023 – 150,769 miles
  • 2022 – 147,049 miles
  • 2021 – 144,554 miles
  • 2020 – 122,929 miles
  • 2014 – 122,855 miles
  • 2013 – 117,676 miles
  • 2012 – 113,443 miles
  • 2011 – 110,004 miles
  • 2010 – 102,116 miles
  • 2009 – 94,396 miles
  • 2007 – 89,664 miles
  • 2006 – 76,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,286 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear seats removed

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,286 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    161,286 miles
    Test number
    923011532501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  2. Fail161,279 miles (+7,735)9 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,279 miles
    Test number
    532264063654
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Watts Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass153,544 miles (+2,775)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,544 miles
    Test number
    437605432745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass150,769 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,769 miles
    Test number
    172140742585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,049 miles (+2,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    269698304311
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin ALROUND (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,554 miles (+21,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    144,554 miles
    Test number
    554818904329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass122,929 miles (+74)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    885912780534
    • AdvisoryChassis heavily undersealed

  8. Fail122,855 miles (+5,179)13 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,855 miles
    Test number
    329832974289
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside front bottom ball joint creaking
    • NoteNearside front inner arch holed
    • NoteRear differential leaking
    • NoteSteering damper corroded

  9. Pass117,676 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    188896383158
    • NoteCentre stop light inoperative

  10. Fail117,676 miles (+4,233)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,676 miles
    Test number
    397565983139
    • FailureCentre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • NoteCentre stop light inoperative

  11. Pass113,443 miles (+3,439)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    113,443 miles
    Test number
    716047982103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass110,004 miles (+7,888)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    110,004 miles
    Test number
    667807641377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear seatbelt slow to retract
    • NoteSlight play to handbrake lever

  13. Pass102,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    333545130328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,116 miles (+1,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,116 miles
    Test number
    491344330427
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass100,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    384490260022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,740 miles (+6,344)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,740 miles
    Test number
    253215250016
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  17. Pass94,396 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    94,396 miles
    Test number
    592303149035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail94,384 miles (+4,720)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,384 miles
    Test number
    551735819060
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass89,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    441046927490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail89,664 miles (+13,175)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,664 miles
    Test number
    832435827396
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass76,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    244626476261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,489 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,489 miles
    Test number
    862956576206
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about X49 BCS

Does X49 BCS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 BCS is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 BCS?
The MOT on X49 BCS is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 BCS done?
X49 BCS was recorded at 161,286 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,400 miles a year.
Has X49 BCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 BCS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X49 BCS 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 X49 BCS find?
X49 BCS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of chassis; rear seats removed.

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