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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L18 THOMOT history

L18 THO is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

L18 THO white 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 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,691 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 THO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 THO was last recorded at 116,691 miles on 3 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Apr 2010: 86,883 miles, lower than 188,695 miles on 23 Sept 2009.
  • 3 Aug 2026: 116,691 miles, lower than 116,911 miles on 24 Jul 2025.

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
116,911 miles · 24 Jul 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,691 miles
  • 2025 – 116,911 miles
  • 2024 – 114,885 miles
  • 2023 – 109,314 miles
  • 2022 – 104,207 miles
  • 2021 – 102,001 miles
  • 2020 – 101,790 miles
  • 2019 – 101,543 miles
  • 2018 – 100,705 miles
  • 2017 – 100,046 miles
  • 2016 – 99,728 miles
  • 2015 – 97,405 miles
  • 2014 – 96,642 miles
  • 2013 – 95,614 miles
  • 2012 – 94,479 miles
  • 2011 – 90,618 miles
  • 2010 – 86,883 miles
  • 2009 – 188,695 miles
  • 2008 – 183,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,691 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,691 miles (-220)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,691 miles
    Test number
    386151993535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass116,911 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    116,911 miles
    Test number
    101839451000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail116,890 miles (+2,005)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,890 miles
    Test number
    985937758913
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near drive shaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near drive shaft (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass114,885 miles (+5,571)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    794077228453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass109,314 miles (+5,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,314 miles
    Test number
    788463034227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass104,207 miles (+2,206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    104,207 miles
    Test number
    720988086486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,001 miles (+211)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    102,001 miles
    Test number
    958905745774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covered in underseal

  8. Pass101,790 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    101,790 miles
    Test number
    603171529846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail101,768 miles (+225)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,768 miles
    Test number
    415593362297
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,543 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    250661462921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,535 miles (+830)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,535 miles
    Test number
    789350777889
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn section (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  12. Pass100,705 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,705 miles
    Test number
    117236519243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail100,677 miles (+631)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,677 miles
    Test number
    695745334202
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass100,046 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,046 miles
    Test number
    147363671734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres slighlty perishing

  15. Pass99,728 miles (+2,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,728 miles
    Test number
    426176266679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall perishing

  16. Pass97,405 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,405 miles
    Test number
    836445756945
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker air bags perishing

  17. Pass96,642 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,642 miles
    Test number
    465121544255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,614 miles (+1,135)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,614 miles
    Test number
    376315133239
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail94,479 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    179442542299
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass94,479 miles (+3,861)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    94,479 miles
    Test number
    378412642436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,618 miles (+3,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,618 miles
    Test number
    287093121478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass86,883 miles (-101,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    86,883 miles
    Test number
    284250500404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass188,695 miles (+5,125)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    188,695 miles
    Test number
    194966269200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass183,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    183,570 miles
    Test number
    323231478483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail183,570 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,570 miles
    Test number
    853951478220
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about L18 THO

Does L18 THO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 THO is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 THO?
The MOT on L18 THO is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 THO done?
L18 THO was recorded at 116,691 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026.
Has L18 THO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 THO has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 THO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Apr 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 THO find?
L18 THO passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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