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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

X68 MTSMOT history

X68 MTS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 9 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

X68 MTS 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 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
105,451 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,831 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 MTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X68 MTS was last recorded at 105,451 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 10,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,884 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,567 miles
Average per year
4,831 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,451 miles
  • 2025 – 94,884 miles
  • 2024 – 84,324 miles
  • 2023 – 76,340 miles
  • 2021 – 74,171 miles
  • 2020 – 73,378 miles
  • 2019 – 71,274 miles
  • 2018 – 67,972 miles
  • 2017 – 66,914 miles
  • 2016 – 64,351 miles
  • 2015 – 61,743 miles
  • 2014 – 58,544 miles
  • 2013 – 54,695 miles
  • 2012 – 41,818 miles
  • 2011 – 36,153 miles
  • 2010 – 30,969 miles
  • 2009 – 25,826 miles
  • 2008 – 19,605 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,451 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eng comp / under cover / unable to full see due to heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Prop shaft bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    105,451 miles
    Test number
    841083769996
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eng comp / under cover / unable to full see due to heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail105,449 miles (+10,565)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,449 miles
    Test number
    987943958138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eng comp / under cover / unable to full see due to heatshield (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass94,884 miles (+10,560)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    94,884 miles
    Test number
    983172813682
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass84,324 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,324 miles
    Test number
    936774410450
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear rearmost chassis box section corroded and holed / tow bar not fitted to vehicle at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail84,311 miles (+7,971)3 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,311 miles
    Test number
    694314738182
    • DangerousCentral Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested rear suspension arm fractured (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front pad wear wiring and sensor damaged

  6. Pass76,340 miles (+2,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    650291294082
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass74,171 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    74,171 miles
    Test number
    658985548938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Fail74,169 miles (+791)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,169 miles
    Test number
    561288215637
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,378 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,378 miles
    Test number
    312429398261
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,377 miles (+2,103)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,377 miles
    Test number
    699908616677
    • MajorFront Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin signs of binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  11. Pass71,274 miles (+3,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    71,274 miles
    Test number
    416999206330
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass67,972 miles (+1,058)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    67,972 miles
    Test number
    883989628119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    733086896758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,914 miles (+2,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,914 miles
    Test number
    308052315193
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  15. Pass64,351 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    64,351 miles
    Test number
    465464843255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,743 miles (+3,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,743 miles
    Test number
    783128452938
    • AdvisorySlight play in nsf inner tierod

  17. Pass58,544 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    58,544 miles
    Test number
    925771134348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,695 miles (+5,826)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    54,695 miles
    Test number
    246295143330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,869 miles (+7,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,869 miles
    Test number
    728830263003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass41,818 miles (+5,665)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,818 miles
    Test number
    285663952006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering tie rod

  21. Pass36,153 miles (+5,184)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,153 miles
    Test number
    886953651092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,969 miles (+5,143)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,969 miles
    Test number
    710245550003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,826 miles
    Test number
    334509879033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,825 miles (+6,220)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,825 miles
    Test number
    901859279024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass19,605 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,605 miles
    Test number
    241638198079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X68 MTS

Does X68 MTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X68 MTS is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X68 MTS?
The MOT on X68 MTS is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X68 MTS done?
X68 MTS was recorded at 105,451 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 4,831 miles a year.
Has X68 MTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 MTS has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X68 MTS 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 X68 MTS find?
X68 MTS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material eng comp / under cover / unable to full see due to heatshield.

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