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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

L1 RCXMOT history

L1 RCX is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L1 RCX grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
148,939 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,330 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 RCX was last recorded at 148,939 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 8,539 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,400 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,539 miles
Average per year
8,330 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,939 miles
  • 2025 – 140,400 miles
  • 2024 – 131,830 miles
  • 2023 – 123,099 miles
  • 2022 – 113,365 miles
  • 2021 – 110,471 miles
  • 2020 – 109,819 miles
  • 2019 – 107,617 miles
  • 2018 – 101,176 miles
  • 2017 – 94,313 miles
  • 2016 – 85,973 miles
  • 2015 – 73,273 miles
  • 2014 – 69,201 miles
  • 2013 – 46,607 miles
  • 2012 – 29,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,939 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.

  • Offside Front slight wear at steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,939 miles (+8,539)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    148,939 miles
    Test number
    444387788153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,400 miles (+8,570)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    140,400 miles
    Test number
    892471371222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass131,830 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    131,830 miles
    Test number
    571064759404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear at steering rack
  4. Fail131,786 miles (+8,687)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,786 miles
    Test number
    374180738612
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight wear at steering rack
  5. Pass123,099 miles (+9,734)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    123,099 miles
    Test number
    366435542563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    878852887449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,365 miles (+2,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,365 miles
    Test number
    942873908154
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass110,471 miles (+652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    679689486575
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass109,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    357720402594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail109,819 miles (+2,202)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,819 miles
    Test number
    519145462388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass107,617 miles (+6,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    107,617 miles
    Test number
    896636135425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass101,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    477178237035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail101,176 miles (+6,863)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,176 miles
    Test number
    735333848310
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass94,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    686393769197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,313 miles (+8,340)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,313 miles
    Test number
    749377935149
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Fuel system component leaking engine bay (7.2.3)
  16. Pass85,973 miles (+12,700)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,973 miles
    Test number
    855839273442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,273 miles (+4,072)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,273 miles
    Test number
    905208105264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass69,201 miles (+22,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,201 miles
    Test number
    806036284025
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass46,607 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,607 miles
    Test number
    836701773088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Fail46,606 miles (+17,538)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,606 miles
    Test number
    269460373028
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  21. Pass29,068 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    546328792080
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  22. Fail29,068 miles3 failures4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,068 miles
    Test number
    227677692079
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about L1 RCX

Does L1 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 RCX is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 RCX?
The MOT on L1 RCX is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 RCX done?
L1 RCX was recorded at 148,939 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 8,330 miles a year.
Has L1 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 RCX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 RCX 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 L1 RCX find?
L1 RCX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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