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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L118 HTMMOT history

L118 HTM is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2024.

L118 HTM black 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 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
149,872 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2024
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L118 HTM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
18 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L118 HTM was last recorded at 149,872 miles on 18 Dec 2024, 2,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2007: 121,067 miles, lower than 123,104 miles on 13 Apr 2007.
  • 22 Jun 2011: 37,600 miles, lower than 132,826 miles on 23 Jun 2010.
  • 6 Jul 2020: 143,921 miles, lower than 145,787 miles on 6 Feb 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
147,691 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
2,181 miles
Average per year
1,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 149,872 miles
  • 2023 – 147,691 miles
  • 2020 – 143,921 miles
  • 2016 – 145,787 miles
  • 2014 – 145,519 miles
  • 2013 – 142,204 miles
  • 2012 – 75,765 miles
  • 2011 – 37,600 miles
  • 2010 – 132,826 miles
  • 2009 – 129,436 miles
  • 2008 – 124,806 miles
  • 2007 – 121,090 miles
  • 2006 – 117,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,872 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,872 miles (+2,181)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    149,872 miles
    Test number
    459844612610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,691 miles (+223)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    147,691 miles
    Test number
    589839094188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail147,468 miles (+3,547)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,468 miles
    Test number
    443141595075
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass143,921 miles (-1,866)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,921 miles
    Test number
    401985533633
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBody mounts rusty poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoot floor rusty poor condition
    • AdvisoryNear side head lamp lens poor condiotion

  5. Pass145,787 miles (+268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,787 miles
    Test number
    986677784949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  6. Pass145,519 miles (+3,315)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,519 miles
    Test number
    845223154387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass142,204 miles (+66,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    142,204 miles
    Test number
    369994513252
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  8. Fail75,765 miles (+38,165)3 dangerous16 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,765 miles
    Test number
    589672602243
    • DangerousBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass37,600 miles (-95,226)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,600 miles
    Test number
    295393771493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,826 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    132,826 miles
    Test number
    282564270413
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail132,826 miles (+31)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,826 miles
    Test number
    443114870169
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail132,795 miles (+3,359)25 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,795 miles
    Test number
    522845360160
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBody in poor condition

  13. Pass129,436 miles (+29)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    491344439151
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe corroded slightly
    • NoteSuspension spheres leaking slightly

  14. Fail129,407 miles (+4,601)6 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,407 miles
    Test number
    264436229477
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust pipe corroded slightly
    • NoteSuspension spheres leaking slightly

  15. Pass124,806 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    124,806 miles
    Test number
    723812028139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,796 miles (+3,706)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,796 miles
    Test number
    381651528100
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass121,090 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    121,090 miles
    Test number
    282722027152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,067 miles (-2,037)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,067 miles
    Test number
    281245117434
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  19. Fail123,104 miles (+5,470)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    781033407124
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass117,634 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    117,634 miles
    Test number
    520820566002
    • NoteBrake warning light staying on

Questions about L118 HTM

Does L118 HTM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L118 HTM expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L118 HTM?
The MOT on L118 HTM expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L118 HTM done?
L118 HTM was recorded at 149,872 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2024, an average of 1,715 miles a year.
Has L118 HTM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L118 HTM has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L118 HTM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 25 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L118 HTM find?
L118 HTM passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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