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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X772 BBUMOT history

X772 BBU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 206,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X772 BBU 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
206,481 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X772 BBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X772 BBU was last recorded at 206,481 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 5,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,000 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,481 miles
Average per year
6,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,481 miles
  • 2025 – 201,000 miles
  • 2024 – 193,684 miles
  • 2023 – 188,935 miles
  • 2021 – 176,068 miles
  • 2020 – 167,384 miles
  • 2019 – 154,701 miles
  • 2018 – 146,114 miles
  • 2017 – 141,208 miles
  • 2016 – 131,843 miles
  • 2015 – 130,570 miles
  • 2014 – 120,907 miles
  • 2013 – 113,030 miles
  • 2012 – 102,871 miles
  • 2011 – 98,073 miles
  • 2010 – 93,261 miles
  • 2009 – 87,724 miles
  • 2008 – 81,218 miles
  • 2007 – 77,020 miles
  • 2006 – 70,823 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,481 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,481 miles (+5,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    206,481 miles
    Test number
    212309447754
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Pass201,000 miles (+7,316)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    201,000 miles
    Test number
    882094800553
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has little reserve travel

  3. Pass193,684 miles (+4,749)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    193,684 miles
    Test number
    163133842247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryHandbrake adjustment
    • AdvisoryWheelarch extensions advised

  4. Pass188,935 miles (+3,322)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,935 miles
    Test number
    607173558400
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels

  5. Pass185,613 miles (+9,545)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    185,613 miles
    Test number
    315138315569
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass176,068 miles (+8,684)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    176,068 miles
    Test number
    284753612592
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,384 miles (+249)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    167,384 miles
    Test number
    630495596469
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light bulb not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,135 miles (+12,434)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,135 miles
    Test number
    429435733848
    • DangerousFront Drive belt so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog bulb not working
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass154,701 miles (+371)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,701 miles
    Test number
    242271188308
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Fail154,330 miles (+8,216)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,330 miles
    Test number
    366492906953
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass146,114 miles (+4,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    146,114 miles
    Test number
    611495616577
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Pan ard rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,208 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    971742716013
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail141,208 miles (+8)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,208 miles
    Test number
    446403686799
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE BRAKE INSPECTION (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail141,200 miles (+9,357)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,200 miles
    Test number
    859765999050
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass131,843 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    131,843 miles
    Test number
    795200206740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,570 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    130,570 miles
    Test number
    545967735236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail130,569 miles (+9,662)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,569 miles
    Test number
    326702435459
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass120,907 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    120,907 miles
    Test number
    526604924284
    • NoteRear nearside & offside chassis corroded

  19. Fail120,906 miles (+7,876)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,906 miles
    Test number
    148644524262
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteCorrosion rear offside and rear nearside chassis

  20. Pass113,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    437033843324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail113,030 miles (+10,159)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,030 miles
    Test number
    487687833482
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass102,871 miles (+4,798)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    102,871 miles
    Test number
    619394462305
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/f antirollbar drop link boot split
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear chassis

  23. Pass98,073 miles (+4,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,073 miles
    Test number
    469002541429
    • NoteOffside brake binding slightly

  24. Pass93,261 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    93,261 miles
    Test number
    332179610389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass87,724 miles (+6,506)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,724 miles
    Test number
    321031329305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    164389308316
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeat sheild over centre exhaust box loose

  27. Fail81,218 miles (+4,198)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    574629408304
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteHeat sheild over centre exhaust box loose

  28. Pass77,020 miles (+6,197)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    77,020 miles
    Test number
    364049097451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    732584706367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail70,823 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,823 miles
    Test number
    534064906326
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X772 BBU

Does X772 BBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X772 BBU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X772 BBU?
The MOT on X772 BBU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X772 BBU done?
X772 BBU was recorded at 206,481 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 6,839 miles a year.
Has X772 BBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X772 BBU has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on X772 BBU 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 X772 BBU find?
X772 BBU passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area; steering box has seepage.

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