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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X784 FAWMOT history

X784 FAW is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,263 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

X784 FAW red 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 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,263 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X784 FAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X784 FAW was last recorded at 196,263 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 2,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,396 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,867 miles
Average per year
7,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,263 miles
  • 2024 – 193,396 miles
  • 2023 – 188,031 miles
  • 2022 – 179,423 miles
  • 2021 – 174,213 miles
  • 2020 – 166,496 miles
  • 2019 – 159,368 miles
  • 2018 – 148,801 miles
  • 2017 – 138,819 miles
  • 2016 – 128,397 miles
  • 2015 – 119,557 miles
  • 2014 – 110,174 miles
  • 2013 – 100,977 miles
  • 2012 – 93,545 miles
  • 2011 – 85,482 miles
  • 2010 – 79,635 miles
  • 2009 – 74,364 miles
  • 2008 – 69,412 miles
  • 2007 – 63,535 miles
  • 2006 – 59,140 miles
  • 2005 – 53,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,263 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,263 miles (+2,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,263 miles
    Test number
    841807117184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass193,396 miles (+5,274)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,396 miles
    Test number
    449764540438
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  3. Pass188,122 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,122 miles
    Test number
    320654494933
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  4. Fail188,031 miles (+8,608)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,031 miles
    Test number
    918344240959
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
  5. Pass179,423 miles (+5,210)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    179,423 miles
    Test number
    729441922068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass174,213 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,213 miles
    Test number
    227432712774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail174,213 miles (+7,717)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,213 miles
    Test number
    750678870608
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass166,496 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    166,496 miles
    Test number
    528283641041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail166,495 miles (+7,127)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,495 miles
    Test number
    654663247315
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar self levelling shock upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass159,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    159,368 miles
    Test number
    207072873309
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail159,367 miles (+10,566)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,367 miles
    Test number
    917572563069
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass148,801 miles (+9,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,801 miles
    Test number
    471907978352
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass138,819 miles (+10,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    138,819 miles
    Test number
    126996889668
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
  14. Pass128,397 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    230454877503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass119,557 miles (+9,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    119,557 miles
    Test number
    392142250253
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres split on inner edges
  16. Pass110,174 miles (+9,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    110,174 miles
    Test number
    476711684244
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  17. Pass100,977 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    100,977 miles
    Test number
    535357893257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,545 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,545 miles
    Test number
    438971902487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,482 miles (+5,847)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,482 miles
    Test number
    155428801307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass79,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    912487710397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,635 miles (+5,271)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    280247410332
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass74,364 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    74,364 miles
    Test number
    103824209384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass69,412 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    880676928323
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Fail69,412 miles (+5,877)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,412 miles
    Test number
    413964928462
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise - front tyres wearing on inner edges
  25. Pass63,535 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    63,535 miles
    Test number
    841521537390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,421 miles (+4,281)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,421 miles
    Test number
    461015627495
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
  27. Pass59,140 miles (+5,383)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,140 miles
    Test number
    810685826370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass53,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,757 miles
    Test number
    920400725324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X784 FAW

Does X784 FAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X784 FAW is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X784 FAW?
The MOT on X784 FAW is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X784 FAW done?
X784 FAW was recorded at 196,263 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 7,096 miles a year.
Has X784 FAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X784 FAW has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X784 FAW 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 X784 FAW find?
X784 FAW passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs.

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