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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

X78 FAEMOT history

X78 FAE is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

X78 FAE grey 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 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
209,608 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 FAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 FAE was last recorded at 209,608 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 8,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,887 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,721 miles
Average per year
6,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,608 miles
  • 2025 – 200,887 miles
  • 2024 – 198,530 miles
  • 2023 – 196,997 miles
  • 2022 – 192,863 miles
  • 2021 – 188,193 miles
  • 2020 – 183,909 miles
  • 2019 – 180,221 miles
  • 2018 – 176,216 miles
  • 2017 – 172,307 miles
  • 2016 – 168,207 miles
  • 2015 – 164,439 miles
  • 2014 – 159,921 miles
  • 2013 – 156,460 miles
  • 2012 – 152,694 miles
  • 2011 – 146,751 miles
  • 2010 – 138,900 miles
  • 2009 – 128,503 miles
  • 2008 – 114,269 miles
  • 2007 – 96,338 miles
  • 2006 – 78,344 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,608 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor wire rubbing on cv joint.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top turret mount starting to corrode.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Steering box leaking oil

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,608 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    209,608 miles
    Test number
    214176117608
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail209,608 miles (+8,721)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,608 miles
    Test number
    493365525646
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides of vehicle. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass200,887 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    200,887 miles
    Test number
    944115653477
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor wire rubbing on cv joint. (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top turret mount starting to corrode. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail200,887 miles (+2,357)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,887 miles
    Test number
    231518775274
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Outer joint ,gearbox end. (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS sensor wire rubbing on cv joint. (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top turret mount starting to corrode. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass198,530 miles (+1,533)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    198,530 miles
    Test number
    228147711441
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft oil seal weeping.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass196,997 miles (+149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    196,997 miles
    Test number
    749821308420
    • 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

  7. Fail196,848 miles (+3,985)3 dangerous4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,848 miles
    Test number
    521994968892
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole in chassis by suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole in chassis by rear suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Hole in chassis by watts linkage bracket. (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion by rear body mount and next to tow bar mounting point. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixings not compatible All wheels (5.2.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Hub nut not staked over
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Hub nut not staked over
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,863 miles (+4,670)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    192,863 miles
    Test number
    136865905799
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  9. Pass188,193 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    188,193 miles
    Test number
    520999460657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass183,909 miles (+3,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,909 miles
    Test number
    423808335437
    • AdvisoryADVISE REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

  11. Pass180,221 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    180,221 miles
    Test number
    307786334830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass176,216 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    176,216 miles
    Test number
    733387639670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass172,307 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,307 miles
    Test number
    629516015650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass168,207 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,207 miles
    Test number
    655908559624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass164,439 miles (+4,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    164,439 miles
    Test number
    196859162629
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear bump stops missing

  16. Pass159,921 miles (+3,461)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    159,921 miles
    Test number
    278876814371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass156,460 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    725508793248
    • NoteHyd, pipe o/s front damp (suspension)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  18. Fail156,460 miles (+3,766)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    167337693289
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHyd, pipe o/s front damp (suspension)
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing

  19. Pass152,694 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    152,694 miles
    Test number
    937466102327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail152,687 miles (+5,936)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,687 miles
    Test number
    617545302337
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass146,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    768594801325
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail146,751 miles (+7,851)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    315999491428
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  23. Pass138,900 miles (+10,397)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    138,900 miles
    Test number
    242232820351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass128,503 miles (+14,234)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    128,503 miles
    Test number
    903259349307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Pass114,269 miles (+17,931)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    114,269 miles
    Test number
    423233448467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,338 miles (+17,994)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    96,338 miles
    Test number
    572430147360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  27. Fail78,344 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    213525756352
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass78,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    78,344 miles
    Test number
    463335856373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X78 FAE

Does X78 FAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 FAE is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 FAE?
The MOT on X78 FAE is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 FAE done?
X78 FAE was recorded at 209,608 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 6,612 miles a year.
Has X78 FAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 FAE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X78 FAE 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 X78 FAE find?
X78 FAE passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coil spring corroded both sides of vehicle.; front power steering pump has slight seepage, and 3 more.

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