Land Rover logo

Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L18 DTDMOT history

L18 DTD is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Mar 2012. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 221,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L18 DTD 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 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
221,107 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
15,004 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L18 DTD in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DTD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DTD was last recorded at 221,107 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 14,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,524 miles · 23 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
14,583 miles
Average per year
15,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,107 miles
  • 2024 – 206,524 miles
  • 2023 – 190,754 miles
  • 2022 – 174,548 miles
  • 2021 – 160,776 miles
  • 2020 – 149,618 miles
  • 2019 – 134,912 miles
  • 2018 – 106,567 miles
  • 2017 – 93,313 miles
  • 2016 – 80,119 miles
  • 2015 – 63,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,107 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBoth sill steps corroded

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO EXCESS (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,107 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    221,107 miles
    Test number
    823646631001
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill steps corroded

  2. Fail221,107 miles (+14,583)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,107 miles
    Test number
    688328694064
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill steps corroded

  3. Pass206,524 miles (+390)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    206,524 miles
    Test number
    407131400020
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail206,134 miles (+15,380)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,134 miles
    Test number
    937618827283
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass190,754 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    190,754 miles
    Test number
    216216127602
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rearmost bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,754 miles (+16,206)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,754 miles
    Test number
    749463785917
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front rearmost bushes ( both sides ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,548 miles (+13,772)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,548 miles
    Test number
    298869397742
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have cuts in tread on inner edge where tread is coming apart (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass160,776 miles (+11,158)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,776 miles
    Test number
    845865673921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along clips (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass149,618 miles (+14,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,618 miles
    Test number
    657431961804
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Furthest forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass134,912 miles (+28,345)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,912 miles
    Test number
    337880978359
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along supporting clips (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass106,567 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    658542393290
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail106,567 miles (+13,254)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,567 miles
    Test number
    505396808882
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass93,313 miles (+13,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,313 miles
    Test number
    973334177990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement CLOSE TO EXCESS (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass80,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    953323767533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail80,119 miles (+16,875)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,119 miles
    Test number
    603236345077
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to excess (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass63,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    846709075095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DTD

Does L18 DTD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 DTD expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 DTD?
The MOT on L18 DTD expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 DTD done?
L18 DTD was recorded at 221,107 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 15,004 miles a year.
Has L18 DTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DTD has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 DTD 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 L18 DTD find?
L18 DTD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 9 advisories: central rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5 mm, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all L18D registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.