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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

K23 LDYMOT history

K23 LDY is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Oct 2012. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026 and it has passed 10 of 18 MOT tests, with 237,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

K23 LDY grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2026
Mileage
237,085 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
10 passed · 8 failed
Per year
13,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K23 LDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
26 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K23 LDY was last recorded at 237,085 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 4,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,200 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,885 miles
Average per year
13,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,085 miles
  • 2024 – 232,200 miles
  • 2023 – 229,654 miles
  • 2022 – 227,478 miles
  • 2021 – 224,653 miles
  • 2020 – 219,541 miles
  • 2019 – 206,603 miles
  • 2018 – 176,168 miles
  • 2017 – 171,529 miles
  • 2016 – 138,025 miles
  • 2015 – 101,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front steering rack slight play.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    237,085 miles
    Test number
    463851703890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail237,085 miles (+4,885)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,085 miles
    Test number
    871879832005
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass232,200 miles (+2,546)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    232,200 miles
    Test number
    573245832483
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer/all of them are rose joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass229,654 miles (+2,176)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    229,654 miles
    Test number
    829484116748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. Pass227,478 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    227,478 miles
    Test number
    752155644005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Fail227,478 miles (+22)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,478 miles
    Test number
    955171845038
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail227,456 miles (+2,803)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,456 miles
    Test number
    688982673676
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass224,653 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    224,653 miles
    Test number
    726006829934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack slight play.
  9. Fail224,649 miles (+5,108)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,649 miles
    Test number
    455359173765
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack slight play.
  10. Pass219,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    219,541 miles
    Test number
    820028703248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail219,541 miles (+12,938)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,541 miles
    Test number
    439747792844
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass206,603 miles (+30,435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    206,603 miles
    Test number
    705632947634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass176,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    176,168 miles
    Test number
    127899210074
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  14. Fail176,168 miles (+4,639)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,168 miles
    Test number
    617774110550
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail171,529 miles (+33,504)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,529 miles
    Test number
    661704229476
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureRear Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
  16. Pass138,025 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    666667481110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,025 miles (+36,452)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,025 miles
    Test number
    999810255679
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass101,573 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    101,573 miles
    Test number
    750850232075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmission to clean to give smoke reading on smoke meter
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

Questions about K23 LDY

Does K23 LDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K23 LDY expired on 26 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K23 LDY?
The MOT on K23 LDY expired on 26 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K23 LDY done?
K23 LDY was recorded at 237,085 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 13,454 miles a year.
Has K23 LDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K23 LDY has failed 8 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K23 LDY 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 K23 LDY find?
K23 LDY passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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