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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,720 cc

L13 NUTMOT history

L13 NUT is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 183,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

L13 NUT red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
183,623 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 NUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 NUT was last recorded at 183,623 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2011: 73,761 miles, lower than 75,770 miles on 13 Dec 2010.

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
179,485 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,138 miles
Average per year
7,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 183,623 miles
  • 2024 – 179,485 miles
  • 2023 – 173,831 miles
  • 2022 – 168,726 miles
  • 2021 – 163,715 miles
  • 2020 – 159,115 miles
  • 2019 – 151,711 miles
  • 2018 – 142,603 miles
  • 2017 – 135,003 miles
  • 2016 – 125,962 miles
  • 2015 – 117,941 miles
  • 2014 – 108,209 miles
  • 2013 – 98,839 miles
  • 2012 – 90,600 miles
  • 2011 – 73,761 miles
  • 2010 – 75,770 miles
  • 2009 – 67,841 miles
  • 2008 – 58,736 miles
  • 2007 – 50,062 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,623 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty,

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.

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower spherical joint has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends have play,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Fuel tank shroud/guard rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive sump rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,623 miles (+4,138)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    183,623 miles
    Test number
    367074839151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates rusty,

  2. Pass179,485 miles (+28)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    179,485 miles
    Test number
    691446581068
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower spherical joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends have play,
    • AdvisoryFuel tank shroud/guard rusty

  3. Fail179,457 miles (+5,626)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,457 miles
    Test number
    664792799593
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill excess corrosion, (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower spherical joint has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both rack ends have play,
    • AdvisoryFuel tank shroud/guard rusty

  4. Pass173,831 miles (+5,105)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    173,831 miles
    Test number
    505901189778
    • MinorCab steps insecure BOTH side steps rusty and insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH sets of front pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass168,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,726 miles
    Test number
    128311813837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,726 miles (+5,011)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,726 miles
    Test number
    604558218485
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached loose nut, tightened up on test lane (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,715 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    163,715 miles
    Test number
    811754118178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail163,715 miles (+4,600)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,715 miles
    Test number
    826715181739
    • DangerousCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hub bush rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump rusty (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,115 miles (+156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    159,115 miles
    Test number
    943423627541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail158,959 miles (+7,248)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,959 miles
    Test number
    694969103683
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across upper wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower wishbone inner rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across upper wishbone (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass151,711 miles (+9,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,711 miles
    Test number
    853271282415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower wishbone inner rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift in lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass142,603 miles (+7,600)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    142,603 miles
    Test number
    553208241433
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes on vehicle greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes slight separation of rubber but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper wishbone bushes slight separation of rubber but no excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush in rear hub slight lift inn lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass135,003 miles (+9,041)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,003 miles
    Test number
    565175188525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing upper wishbone bushes (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing upper wishbone bushes (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended upper wishbone bushes (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryAll rear brake pipes heavily greased

  14. Pass125,962 miles (+8,021)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    125,962 miles
    Test number
    269197457077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight separation of rubbers (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened slight separation of rubber bushes upper arm (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush slight separation of rubbers (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened slight separation of rubber bushes (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass117,941 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    117,941 miles
    Test number
    216800052961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass108,209 miles (+9,370)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,209 miles
    Test number
    429646244317
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs becoming worn
    • NoteOffside rear registration plate bulb becoming dim

  17. Pass98,839 miles (+8,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    98,839 miles
    Test number
    265934343368
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass90,600 miles (+16,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    90,600 miles
    Test number
    648502552357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass73,761 miles (-2,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,761 miles
    Test number
    375250851354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass75,770 miles (+7,929)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,770 miles
    Test number
    610487240356
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass67,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    240658649376
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail67,841 miles (+9,105)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    422738049443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass58,736 miles (+8,674)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,736 miles
    Test number
    800515348372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,062 miles
    Test number
    472518747487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 NUT

Does L13 NUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 NUT is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L13 NUT?
The MOT on L13 NUT is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 NUT done?
L13 NUT was recorded at 183,623 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 7,431 miles a year.
Has L13 NUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 NUT has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 NUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L13 NUT find?
L13 NUT passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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