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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,500 cc

L19 MEFMOT history

L19 MEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 225,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

L19 MEF silver 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 5 Oct 2027
Mileage
225,006 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 MEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 MEF was last recorded at 225,006 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,995 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
8,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 225,006 miles
  • 2025 – 215,479 miles
  • 2024 – 211,583 miles
  • 2023 – 208,214 miles
  • 2022 – 204,407 miles
  • 2021 – 199,703 miles
  • 2020 – 195,243 miles
  • 2019 – 191,434 miles
  • 2018 – 186,246 miles
  • 2017 – 177,825 miles
  • 2016 – 168,850 miles
  • 2015 – 159,821 miles
  • 2014 – 150,724 miles
  • 2013 – 140,289 miles
  • 2012 – 126,021 miles
  • 2011 – 111,455 miles
  • 2010 – 99,307 miles
  • 2009 – 87,814 miles
  • 2008 – 80,461 miles
  • 2007 – 73,450 miles
  • 2006 – 60,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,006 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,006 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    225,006 miles
    Test number
    665736823684
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail224,995 miles (+9,516)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,995 miles
    Test number
    750395869156
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass215,479 miles (+3,896)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    215,479 miles
    Test number
    282940515099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hub seal weeping
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass211,583 miles (+3,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    211,583 miles
    Test number
    984068174029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,214 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    208,214 miles
    Test number
    161024229863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,407 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    204,407 miles
    Test number
    876099964736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,703 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    199,703 miles
    Test number
    193285495347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass195,243 miles (+3,809)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    195,243 miles
    Test number
    866107837301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,434 miles (+5,188)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,434 miles
    Test number
    420010999990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,246 miles (+8,421)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    186,246 miles
    Test number
    867988361259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass177,825 miles (+8,975)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    177,825 miles
    Test number
    543282860024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,850 miles (+9,029)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,850 miles
    Test number
    374778603155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,821 miles (+9,097)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,821 miles
    Test number
    138849704972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,724 miles (+10,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    150,724 miles
    Test number
    599633864236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,289 miles (+167)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    946968343297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,122 miles (+14,101)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,122 miles
    Test number
    618452043252
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteTraction control light on
  17. Pass126,021 miles (+14,566)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    126,021 miles
    Test number
    748184942292
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCorrosion to both rear chassis rails
  18. Pass111,455 miles (+12,148)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    111,455 miles
    Test number
    388679361416
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to both chassis rails
    • NoteSteering box lower seal slightly damp
  19. Pass99,307 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,307 miles
    Test number
    321022710367
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  20. Fail98,959 miles (+11,145)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,959 miles
    Test number
    541847000304
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
  21. Pass87,814 miles (+7,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    87,814 miles
    Test number
    640123819309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass80,461 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    80,461 miles
    Test number
    490693358302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,450 miles (+12,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,450 miles
    Test number
    143780047347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass60,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    60,485 miles
    Test number
    624666186186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L19 MEF

Does L19 MEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 MEF is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 MEF?
The MOT on L19 MEF is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 MEF done?
L19 MEF was recorded at 225,006 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 8,151 miles a year.
Has L19 MEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 MEF has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 MEF 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 L19 MEF find?
L19 MEF passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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