Land Rover Discovery
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc
A12 LNUMOT history
A12 LNU is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,405 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 147,405 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- A12 LNU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 4 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
A12 LNU was last recorded at 147,405 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 147,390 miles · 10 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 8,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 147,405 miles
- 2025 – 134,663 miles
- 2024 – 123,330 miles
- 2023 – 118,981 miles
- 2022 – 117,589 miles
- 2021 – 114,919 miles
- 2020 – 101,416 miles
- 2019 – 86,131 miles
- 2018 – 74,282 miles
- 2017 – 71,361 miles
- 2016 – 70,013 miles
- 2015 – 68,179 miles
- 2014 – 50,610 miles
- 2013 – 35,967 miles
- 2012 – 29,704 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,405 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip central lower section
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,405 miles (+15)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 147,405 miles
- Test number
- 244428461854
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail147,390 miles (+12,727)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,390 miles
- Test number
- 491711256794
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass134,663 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 134,663 miles
- Test number
- 667201005043
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail134,663 miles (+11,333)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,663 miles
- Test number
- 810175882558
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective tyre flat
Pass123,330 miles (+41)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,330 miles
- Test number
- 630605679622
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip central lower section (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail123,289 miles (+2,933)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,289 miles
- Test number
- 229510746846
- MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has a stonechip central lower section (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass120,356 miles (+1,375)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 120,356 miles
- Test number
- 111542677635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,981 miles (+1,392)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 118,981 miles
- Test number
- 935511393755
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass117,589 miles (+2,670)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 117,589 miles
- Test number
- 374500456923
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,919 miles (+13,503)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,919 miles
- Test number
- 867867639381
- MinorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 101,416 miles
- Test number
- 129351598870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,416 miles (+15,285)1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,416 miles
- Test number
- 405035787975
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,131 miles (+11,849)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 86,131 miles
- Test number
- 160896914642
- AdvisoryFront chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryN/S/F Inner c.v. boot weaping.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass74,282 miles (+2,921)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 74,282 miles
- Test number
- 328111883922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,361 miles (+1,348)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 71,361 miles
- Test number
- 934220566818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass70,013 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 70,013 miles
- Test number
- 691328676422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,004 miles (+1,825)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,004 miles
- Test number
- 776146997989
- DangerousOffside Front Braking system leaking flixihose leaking at ferrel (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousBrake test not carryed out
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking leaking at ferrel (3.6.A.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Pass68,179 miles (+977)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 68,179 miles
- Test number
- 389296375192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,202 miles (+16,592)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 67,202 miles
- Test number
- 138483765470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass50,610 miles (+94)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 50,610 miles
- Test number
- 139961674444
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail50,516 miles (+14,549)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,516 miles
- Test number
- 495606764083
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,967 miles (+6,263)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 35,967 miles
- Test number
- 508447253002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 29,704 miles
- Test number
- 986255852084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about A12 LNU
- Does A12 LNU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on A12 LNU is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on A12 LNU?
- The MOT on A12 LNU is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has A12 LNU done?
- A12 LNU was recorded at 147,405 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 8,084 miles a year.
- Has A12 LNU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. A12 LNU has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on A12 LNU 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 A12 LNU find?
- A12 LNU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm, and 2 more.
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