Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L118 MHJMOT history
L118 MHJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Nov 1993. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 331,649 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 May 2027
- Mileage
- 331,649 mi
- At MOT on 6 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,825 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L118 MHJ
- 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
- 22 Nov 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L118 MHJ was last recorded at 331,649 miles on 6 May 2026, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 331,598 miles · 5 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 6,825 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 331,649 miles
- 2025 – 323,524 miles
- 2024 – 315,844 miles
- 2023 – 306,965 miles
- 2022 – 299,097 miles
- 2021 – 293,839 miles
- 2019 – 285,584 miles
- 2018 – 277,211 miles
- 2017 – 267,469 miles
- 2016 – 259,713 miles
- 2015 – 253,815 miles
- 2014 – 245,962 miles
- 2013 – 240,491 miles
- 2012 – 235,271 miles
- 2011 – 229,973 miles
- 2010 – 223,984 miles
- 2009 – 217,125 miles
- 2008 – 211,427 miles
- 2007 – 207,623 miles
- 2006 – 194,253 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass331,649 miles
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNo rear seats at the time of testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNo tell-tale on winkersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Central Rear view mirror missing at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
No rear seats at time of test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Undercarriage/suspension components and pipes all newly and heavily black undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Windscreen temporally held in
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass331,649 miles (+51)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2027
- Odometer
- 331,649 miles
- Test number
- 975947536869
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats at the time of test
- AdvisoryNo tell-tale on winkers
- AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealed
Fail331,598 miles (+8,074)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 331,598 miles
- Test number
- 212751862208
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp winker (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp winker (4.3.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNo rear seats at the time of test
- AdvisoryNo tell-tale on winkers
- AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealed
Pass323,524 miles (+7,680)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 323,524 miles
- Test number
- 871750609793
- AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats removed at time of test .
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage undersealed
Pass315,844 miles (+8,879)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 315,844 miles
- Test number
- 178278038301
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Foremost pipe on master cylinder leading to T-off (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout vehicle coated (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Foremost (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
- AdvisoryVehicle underside has additional underbody protection applied, obscuring view of various testable components
Pass306,965 miles (+7,868)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 306,965 miles
- Test number
- 697930814775
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed, obscuring view of testable components
Pass299,097 miles (+5,258)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 299,097 miles
- Test number
- 666324840850
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All
Pass293,839 miles (+90)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 293,839 miles
- Test number
- 638599739991
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear view mirror missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNo rear seats at time of test
- AdvisoryUndercarriage/suspension components and pipes all newly and heavily black undersealed
- AdvisoryWindscreen temporally held in
- AdvisoryBoth front sun visors removed at time of test
Fail293,749 miles (+8,165)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,749 miles
- Test number
- 605066168590
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working removed (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working removed (3.5 (a))
- MinorCentral Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear view mirror missing at time of test
- AdvisoryNo rear seats at time of test
- AdvisoryUndercarriage/suspension components and pipes all newly and heavily black undersealed
- AdvisoryWindscreen temporally held in
- AdvisoryBoth front sun visors removed at time of test
Pass285,584 miles (+50)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 285,584 miles
- Test number
- 983530370369
- MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both sides inner wings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing at time of test
- AdvisoryUndercarriage , chassis rails , body mounts and various components corroded
Fail285,534 miles (+8,323)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,534 miles
- Test number
- 339281877925
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake light (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Fuel tank insecure strap insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MinorDriver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both sides inner wings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat missing at time of test
- AdvisoryUndercarriage , chassis rails , body mounts and various components corroded
Pass277,211 miles (+9,742)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 277,211 miles
- Test number
- 919484397738
- AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear seat not fitted at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wings deteriorated
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in various prescribed areas obscuring inspection
Pass267,469 miles (+7,756)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 267,469 miles
- Test number
- 190724809206
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion at sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded leading to rear, viewed from offside front inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryBoth front axle swivel joint seals weeping
- AdvisoryUndercarrage including various suspension components rusty
Pass259,713 miles (+5,898)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 259,713 miles
- Test number
- 134200698791
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryParts of the undercarriage heavily black undersealed
Pass253,815 miles (+7,853)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 253,815 miles
- Test number
- 278736255467
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Pass245,962 miles (+5,471)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 245,962 miles
- Test number
- 707706754148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass240,491 miles (+7)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 240,491 miles
- Test number
- 369804443108
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake inbalance 25%
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Fail240,484 miles (+5,213)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,484 miles
- Test number
- 295500733170
- FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteFront brake inbalance 25%
- NoteRear seats not fitted
Pass235,271 miles (+5,298)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 235,271 miles
- Test number
- 118302832121
- NoteNo rear seats fitted
- NoteSteering box leaking slightly
Pass229,973 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 229,973 miles
- Test number
- 805740031154
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail229,956 miles (+5,972)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,956 miles
- Test number
- 495514721176
- FailureNearside Front 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)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass223,984 miles (+6,859)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 223,984 miles
- Test number
- 233411130143
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNo rear seats fitted
Pass217,125 miles (+5,698)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 217,125 miles
- Test number
- 602082499062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass211,427 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 211,427 miles
- Test number
- 450723998009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,623 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 207,623 miles
- Test number
- 372595277058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,623 miles (+13,370)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,623 miles
- Test number
- 612588367071
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass194,253 miles (+185)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 194,253 miles
- Test number
- 582474576006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,068 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,068 miles
- Test number
- 520928466055
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Questions about L118 MHJ
- Does L118 MHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L118 MHJ is valid until 5 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L118 MHJ?
- The MOT on L118 MHJ is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L118 MHJ done?
- L118 MHJ was recorded at 331,649 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 6,825 miles a year.
- Has L118 MHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L118 MHJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L118 MHJ 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 L118 MHJ find?
- L118 MHJ passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; no rear seats at the time of test; no tell-tale on winkers, and 1 more.
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