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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L21 DRGMOT history

L21 DRG is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 101,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L21 DRG black 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
101,753 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 DRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 DRG was last recorded at 101,753 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,696 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
3,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,753 miles
  • 2024 – 101,696 miles
  • 2023 – 101,268 miles
  • 2022 – 100,672 miles
  • 2021 – 99,323 miles
  • 2020 – 97,740 miles
  • 2019 – 95,208 miles
  • 2018 – 93,682 miles
  • 2017 – 91,403 miles
  • 2016 – 88,595 miles
  • 2015 – 83,832 miles
  • 2014 – 78,486 miles
  • 2013 – 73,460 miles
  • 2012 – 68,099 miles
  • 2011 – 61,733 miles
  • 2010 – 56,506 miles
  • 2009 – 52,202 miles
  • 2008 – 43,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,753 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • All Under Body Components including suspension arms corroded but not deemed excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sump corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,753 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    101,753 miles
    Test number
    772834986354
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass101,696 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    274619747209
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass101,268 miles (+596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    101,268 miles
    Test number
    891538893491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass100,672 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,672 miles
    Test number
    938546295168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass99,323 miles (+1,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,323 miles
    Test number
    452083749174
    • AdvisoryRear heavly undersealed
  6. Pass97,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    578542993330
    • AdvisoryAll Under Body Components including suspension arms corroded but not deemed excessive
  7. Fail97,740 miles (+2,502)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,740 miles
    Test number
    474496909233
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll Under Body Components including suspension arms corroded but not deemed excessive
  8. Pass95,238 miles (+30)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    749550180335
    • MinorBrake pipe inadequately clipped or supported v arious (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexy slight twist
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre bearing worn
    • AdvisorySump corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle is in an advaced state of corrossion
  9. Fail95,208 miles (+1,526)3 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,208 miles
    Test number
    690027389204
    • DangerousBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySump corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle is in an advanced STATE OF CORROSSION
  10. Pass93,682 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    933551339407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  11. Pass91,403 miles (+2,808)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,403 miles
    Test number
    989376307239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,595 miles (+4,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    512638038479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass83,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    83,832 miles
    Test number
    366172315473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,832 miles (+4,346)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,832 miles
    Test number
    948982115269
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
  15. Pass78,486 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    78,486 miles
    Test number
    298102514291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,460 miles (+5,361)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,460 miles
    Test number
    156636693120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,099 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    68,099 miles
    Test number
    308558702435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,733 miles (+5,227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    61,733 miles
    Test number
    277724011212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  19. Pass56,506 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    56,506 miles
    Test number
    113858000219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,202 miles (+8,863)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,202 miles
    Test number
    224141119278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,339 miles
    Test number
    490217648205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 DRG

Does L21 DRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 DRG is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L21 DRG?
The MOT on L21 DRG is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 DRG done?
L21 DRG was recorded at 101,753 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,387 miles a year.
Has L21 DRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 DRG has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on L21 DRG 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 L21 DRG find?
L21 DRG passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal.

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