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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L100 RALMOT history

L100 RAL is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 159,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2025.

L100 RAL green 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 18 Feb 2026
Mileage
159,786 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 RAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 RAL was last recorded at 159,786 miles on 17 Feb 2025, 3,053 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,733 miles · 16 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,053 miles
Average per year
6,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,786 miles
  • 2024 – 156,733 miles
  • 2023 – 150,408 miles
  • 2022 – 143,515 miles
  • 2021 – 134,784 miles
  • 2020 – 130,766 miles
  • 2018 – 126,460 miles
  • 2017 – 120,839 miles
  • 2016 – 110,584 miles
  • 2014 – 100,848 miles
  • 2013 – 87,023 miles
  • 2012 – 81,795 miles
  • 2011 – 73,939 miles
  • 2010 – 61,953 miles
  • 2009 – 55,842 miles
  • 2008 – 49,330 miles
  • 2007 – 42,010 miles
  • 2006 – 34,166 miles
  • 2005 – 25,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,786 miles (+3,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    159,786 miles
    Test number
    874587403455
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn watts linkage bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass156,733 miles (+6,325)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,733 miles
    Test number
    782529933839
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass150,408 miles (+6,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,408 miles
    Test number
    689859327155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass143,515 miles (+8,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    143,515 miles
    Test number
    855903590862
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass134,784 miles (+4,018)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,784 miles
    Test number
    263554770582
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass130,766 miles (+4,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,766 miles
    Test number
    467332413346
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass126,460 miles (+5,621)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,460 miles
    Test number
    831729062570
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront diff
    • AdvisoryRear diff
  8. Pass120,839 miles (+3,344)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,839 miles
    Test number
    362064906187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,495 miles (+6,911)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,495 miles
    Test number
    541205446175
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass110,584 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,584 miles
    Test number
    818098444961
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
  11. Fail110,577 miles (+9,729)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,577 miles
    Test number
    210514299773
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing
  12. Pass100,848 miles (+243)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,848 miles
    Test number
    607864914395
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking badly, no cords visable at time of test
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnable to check 3rd row seats or seatbelts, heavy items in load area
  13. Fail100,605 miles (+13,582)9 failures9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,605 miles
    Test number
    488699104423
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking badly, no cords visable at time of test
    • NoteBrake warning light on.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHill decent light on
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteTraction control light on
    • NoteUnable to check 3rd row seats or seatbelts, heavy items in load area
  14. Pass87,023 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    197705313387
    • NoteCrack in bottom of screen not in view of road.
    • NoteHigh level center brake light not working.
    • NoteOil leak
  15. Fail87,023 miles (+5,228)4 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    885065113360
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • Repaired at testElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCrack in bottom of screen not in view of road.
    • NoteHigh level center brake light not working.
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass81,795 miles (+7,856)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    749905222327
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass73,939 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    73,939 miles
    Test number
    926918031203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,858 miles (+11,905)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    835351731200
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  19. Pass61,953 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    61,953 miles
    Test number
    342758830248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,842 miles (+6,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,842 miles
    Test number
    393703209268
    • NoteO/s rear bump stop missing
  21. Pass49,330 miles (+7,320)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    49,330 miles
    Test number
    970910908292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,010 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    243057097157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  23. Pass42,010 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,010 miles
    Test number
    870047897161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,166 miles (+8,301)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,166 miles
    Test number
    800090156331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    25,865 miles
    Test number
    434400755367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 RAL

Does L100 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 RAL expired on 18 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 RAL?
The MOT on L100 RAL expired on 18 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 RAL done?
L100 RAL was recorded at 159,786 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2025, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
Has L100 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 RAL has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on L100 RAL 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 L100 RAL find?
L100 RAL passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2025 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear, and 1 more.

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