
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc
X788 WHCMOT history
X788 WHC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 186,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 186,405 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,427 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X788 WHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 28 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X788 WHC was last recorded at 186,405 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Jun 2016: 84,369 miles, lower than 125,563 miles on 25 May 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 186,398 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,427 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,405 miles
- 2025 – 165,848 miles
- 2024 – 154,309 miles
- 2023 – 139,851 miles
- 2021 – 135,919 miles
- 2020 – 132,259 miles
- 2019 – 118,427 miles
- 2018 – 105,145 miles
- 2017 – 92,609 miles
- 2016 – 84,369 miles
- 2015 – 125,563 miles
- 2014 – 71,606 miles
- 2013 – 68,866 miles
- 2012 – 63,980 miles
- 2011 – 59,486 miles
- 2010 – 54,260 miles
- 2009 – 49,896 miles
- 2008 – 45,609 miles
- 2007 – 40,585 miles
- 2006 – 36,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,405 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 186,405 miles
- Test number
- 277003303854
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive On engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,398 miles (+20,550)1 dangerous17 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,398 miles
- Test number
- 260082040761
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Near flexi union (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower watts linkage suspension arm, outer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded No/s band o/s rigid to flexi union (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Box to hub drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Boot n/s seat does not unfold (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged Kicker plate under master cylinder/pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower ball joint hub to axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Upper and lower ball joints worn hub to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre too rigid pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure Boot o/s seat backrest insecure/does not lock (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,848 miles (+11,539)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 165,848 miles
- Test number
- 473061347717
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump an gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,309 miles (+10)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 154,309 miles
- Test number
- 839405374405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail154,299 miles (+14,448)2 dangerous3 major1 repaired14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,299 miles
- Test number
- 103752675105
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- Repaired at testNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pads STRONG ADVISE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass139,851 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 139,851 miles
- Test number
- 178518912538
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play back track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail139,851 miles (+3,932)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,851 miles
- Test number
- 328628545696
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white light (4.5.4 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play back track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,919 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 135,919 miles
- Test number
- 843259998920
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front half shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
Fail135,919 miles (+3,660)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,919 miles
- Test number
- 673615944669
- Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front half shaft oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
Pass132,259 miles (+119)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,259 miles
- Test number
- 747938708669
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Fail132,140 miles (+13,713)1 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,140 miles
- Test number
- 459248536958
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass118,427 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 118,427 miles
- Test number
- 452701347876
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Fail118,427 miles (+13,282)4 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,427 miles
- Test number
- 396918896690
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass105,145 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 105,145 miles
- Test number
- 888557867673
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight play in steering system
Fail105,140 miles (+12,531)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,140 miles
- Test number
- 689476342575
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low
- AdvisorySill covers fitted
- AdvisorySlight play in steering system
Pass92,609 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 92,609 miles
- Test number
- 964197956279
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of two (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail92,602 miles (+8,233)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,602 miles
- Test number
- 965965213543
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front of two (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear of two (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,369 miles (-41,194)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 84,369 miles
- Test number
- 626157061365
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres perishe
Pass125,563 miles (+53,957)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 125,563 miles
- Test number
- 306815645123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,606 miles (+2,740)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 71,606 miles
- Test number
- 226631484169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,866 miles (+4,886)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 68,866 miles
- Test number
- 768707993156
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass63,980 miles (+4,494)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 63,980 miles
- Test number
- 476006702251
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass59,486 miles (+5,226)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 59,486 miles
- Test number
- 887853111219
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCentre stop lamp not working
- NoteSteering box damp
Pass54,260 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 54,260 miles
- Test number
- 180254890159
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Fail54,260 miles (+4,364)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,260 miles
- Test number
- 693464290197
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Pass49,896 miles (+4,287)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 49,896 miles
- Test number
- 930528989188
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
- NoteOil leak
Pass45,609 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 45,609 miles
- Test number
- 783105308227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,609 miles (+5,024)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,609 miles
- Test number
- 430584808237
- FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass40,585 miles (+3,971)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,585 miles
- Test number
- 292155207292
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,614 miles
- Test number
- 111496016289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,614 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,614 miles
- Test number
- 944536616275
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Questions about X788 WHC
- Does X788 WHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X788 WHC is valid until 4 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X788 WHC?
- The MOT on X788 WHC is valid until 4 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X788 WHC done?
- X788 WHC was recorded at 186,405 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,427 miles a year.
- Has X788 WHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X788 WHC has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X788 WHC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jun 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X788 WHC find?
- X788 WHC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive on engine.
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