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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X785 NGSMOT history

X785 NGS is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 165,485 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

X785 NGS silver 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
165,485 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 NGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 NGS was last recorded at 165,485 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2015: 124,519 miles, lower than 125,438 miles on 25 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
161,347 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,138 miles
Average per year
5,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,485 miles
  • 2025 – 161,347 miles
  • 2024 – 155,849 miles
  • 2023 – 151,943 miles
  • 2022 – 148,843 miles
  • 2021 – 146,043 miles
  • 2019 – 142,373 miles
  • 2018 – 138,945 miles
  • 2017 – 134,946 miles
  • 2016 – 130,055 miles
  • 2015 – 124,532 miles
  • 2013 – 125,438 miles
  • 2012 – 124,098 miles
  • 2011 – 116,201 miles
  • 2010 – 107,571 miles
  • 2009 – 96,308 miles
  • 2008 – 85,556 miles
  • 2007 – 73,493 miles
  • 2006 – 64,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,485 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth h/lamp aims reset

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    165,485 miles
    Test number
    743644450766
    • AdvisoryBoth h/lamp aims reset

  2. Fail165,485 miles (+4,138)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,485 miles
    Test number
    907504007301
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth h/lamp aims reset

  3. Pass161,347 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    161,347 miles
    Test number
    817242804448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass155,849 miles (+3,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,849 miles
    Test number
    506399404716
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,943 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    151,943 miles
    Test number
    944053963021
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail151,917 miles (+3,074)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,917 miles
    Test number
    941582647316
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,843 miles (+2,800)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    148,843 miles
    Test number
    118447926787
    • MinorOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass146,043 miles (+3,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    409410180582
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass142,373 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,373 miles
    Test number
    783155854633
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail142,350 miles (+3,405)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,350 miles
    Test number
    469686560871
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass138,945 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    138,945 miles
    Test number
    323285285576
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail138,839 miles (+3,893)5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,839 miles
    Test number
    315368211367
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass134,946 miles (+116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    134,946 miles
    Test number
    520403214528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail134,830 miles (+4,775)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,830 miles
    Test number
    104047662679
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass130,055 miles (+5,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,055 miles
    Test number
    814245985521
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside track rod end
    • AdvisoryWipers deteriorated

  16. Pass124,532 miles (+13)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    124,532 miles
    Test number
    317218605472
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  17. Fail124,519 miles (-919)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,519 miles
    Test number
    975355205290
    • FailureFuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass125,438 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    125,438 miles
    Test number
    488699623342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,389 miles (+291)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,389 miles
    Test number
    865604523355
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureInner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass124,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    119360242336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    988720842301
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Fail124,098 miles (+7,897)9 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,098 miles
    Test number
    845717712381
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSRS fault light on
    • NoteFront bumper damaged on near side

  23. Fail116,201 miles3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,201 miles
    Test number
    357342381172
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteFront bumper damaged plus parts missing
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteSrs warning light on dash display
    • NoteSuspect propshaft uj noise.

  24. Pass116,201 miles (+8,630)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,201 miles
    Test number
    795032481131
    • NoteFront bumper damaged plus parts missing
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteSrs warning light on dash display
    • NoteSuspect propshaft uj noise.

  25. Pass107,571 miles (+529)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    107,571 miles
    Test number
    974713180101
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  26. Fail107,042 miles (+10,734)10 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    764975800129
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePropshaft component defective
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
    • NoteRear of chassis corroded

  27. Pass96,308 miles (+10,752)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,308 miles
    Test number
    710679839105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass85,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    194794748159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,556 miles (+12,063)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,556 miles
    Test number
    922172548103
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureShock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  30. Pass73,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    240175037490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,493 miles (+9,167)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    650305337107
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass64,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    500622546105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X785 NGS

Does X785 NGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X785 NGS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X785 NGS?
The MOT on X785 NGS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X785 NGS done?
X785 NGS was recorded at 165,485 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 5,002 miles a year.
Has X785 NGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 NGS has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X785 NGS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X785 NGS find?
X785 NGS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: both h/lamp aims reset.

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