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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L15 LVLMOT history

L15 LVL is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 161,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

L15 LVL green 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 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
161,639 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 LVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 LVL was last recorded at 161,639 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 3,637 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,002 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,637 miles
Average per year
6,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,639 miles
  • 2025 – 158,002 miles
  • 2024 – 154,522 miles
  • 2023 – 149,160 miles
  • 2022 – 145,185 miles
  • 2021 – 140,393 miles
  • 2020 – 136,748 miles
  • 2019 – 131,861 miles
  • 2018 – 125,907 miles
  • 2017 – 120,772 miles
  • 2016 – 114,298 miles
  • 2015 – 107,845 miles
  • 2014 – 100,427 miles
  • 2013 – 94,471 miles
  • 2012 – 88,704 miles
  • 2011 – 82,292 miles
  • 2010 – 77,641 miles
  • 2009 – 66,167 miles
  • 2008 – 41,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,639 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,639 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    161,639 miles
    Test number
    836066957884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass158,002 miles (+3,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    158,002 miles
    Test number
    519519798646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass154,522 miles (+5,362)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    154,522 miles
    Test number
    445530954995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,160 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    149,160 miles
    Test number
    619929821465
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail149,153 miles (+3,968)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,153 miles
    Test number
    948058407209
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass145,185 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    145,185 miles
    Test number
    412613813845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass140,393 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    140,393 miles
    Test number
    864385850485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass136,748 miles (+4,887)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,748 miles
    Test number
    676460237193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,861 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,861 miles
    Test number
    594649034734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass125,907 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,907 miles
    Test number
    477660758808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,772 miles (+6,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    120,772 miles
    Test number
    382300664365
    • AdvisoryRear upper wishbone bushes slight movement
  12. Pass114,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    728995883432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail114,298 miles (+6,453)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    536000779391
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  14. Pass107,845 miles (+2)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,845 miles
    Test number
    769759915136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  15. Fail107,843 miles (+7,416)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,843 miles
    Test number
    177527715107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass100,427 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,427 miles
    Test number
    939969754067
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn, nail in tread.
  17. Fail100,427 miles (+5,956)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,427 miles
    Test number
    187849654006
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront suspension bushes worn.
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn, nail in tread.
  18. Pass94,471 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    765465663022
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvised s and g check (both front tyres wearing on the inner edge)
    • NoteOffside rear seat is not fitted
  19. Fail94,471 miles (+5,767)2 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,471 miles
    Test number
    659455463058
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAdvised s and g check (both front tyres wearing on the inner edge)
    • NoteOffside rear seat is not fitted
  20. Pass88,704 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    187008762490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Fail88,704 miles (+6,412)4 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    857378062040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Pass82,292 miles (+4,651)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,292 miles
    Test number
    185358831433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvised s and g check
    • NoteBoth rear seats are not fitted
    • NoteNearside front wiper is split
  23. Fail77,641 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    762381040007
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  24. Pass77,641 miles (+11,474)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,641 miles
    Test number
    922201940027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass66,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    613755509221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,167 miles (+24,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,167 miles
    Test number
    892955409238
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
  27. Pass41,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    41,442 miles
    Test number
    723489658046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 LVL

Does L15 LVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 LVL is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L15 LVL?
The MOT on L15 LVL is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L15 LVL done?
L15 LVL was recorded at 161,639 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 6,500 miles a year.
Has L15 LVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 LVL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 LVL 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 L15 LVL find?
L15 LVL passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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