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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L22 BABMOT history

L22 BAB is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L22 BAB 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 27 Oct 2027
Mileage
116,748 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,112 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 BAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
25 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 BAB was last recorded at 116,748 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,627 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
121 miles
Average per year
1,112 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,748 miles
  • 2025 – 116,627 miles
  • 2024 – 116,552 miles
  • 2023 – 116,482 miles
  • 2022 – 116,355 miles
  • 2021 – 115,890 miles
  • 2020 – 115,247 miles
  • 2019 – 111,961 miles
  • 2018 – 109,399 miles
  • 2016 – 108,955 miles
  • 2015 – 107,606 miles
  • 2014 – 106,365 miles
  • 2013 – 105,069 miles
  • 2012 – 103,715 miles
  • 2011 – 102,375 miles
  • 2010 – 101,296 miles
  • 2008 – 98,260 miles
  • 2006 – 95,139 miles
  • 2005 – 93,585 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,748 miles
  • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Non prescribed area.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush heavily cracked (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush heavily cracked (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 58% overall (1.2.1 (c))

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 Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/non prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,748 miles (+121)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    116,748 miles
    Test number
    321912499910
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded/holed. Non prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush heavily cracked (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bush heavily cracked (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 58% overall (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass116,627 miles (+75)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    116,627 miles
    Test number
    640800029290
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair overall effort 54% (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass116,552 miles (+70)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    116,552 miles
    Test number
    731567053674
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake effort low/overall brake effort only 52%

  4. Pass116,482 miles (+127)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    408691375832
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator has some water ingress
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch has heavier corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,355 miles (+465)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    116,355 miles
    Test number
    210507208775
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion perforation inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill end panel corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill end panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass115,890 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    793182298487
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/non prescribed area

  7. Fail115,890 miles (+643)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,890 miles
    Test number
    173839492530
    • MajorCentral Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Rear axle "A" frame ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Wheel arch corroded/non prescribed area

  8. Pass115,247 miles (+3,286)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    115,247 miles
    Test number
    807449779885
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corrosion/non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryService brake effort low at 53%
    • AdvisorySuspension component ball joint has slight play Rear axle upper 'A' frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,961 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    890574125209
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure by battery red wires (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBacking plate on back of alternator very lose could possibly cause a short on live terminals

  10. Fail111,961 miles (+2,562)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,961 miles
    Test number
    558740425950
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring insecure by battery red wires (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBacking plate on back of alternator very lose could possibly cause a short on live terminals

  11. Pass109,399 miles (+444)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,399 miles
    Test number
    432190001600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,955 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,955 miles
    Test number
    370195684047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,606 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,606 miles
    Test number
    183811706906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass106,365 miles (+1,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,365 miles
    Test number
    287680254321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass105,069 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    168437453320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,069 miles (+1,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,069 miles
    Test number
    208567053398
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass103,715 miles (+1,340)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    457275652397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,375 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    397655251337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Fail102,375 miles (+1,079)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,375 miles
    Test number
    419815251350
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass101,296 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    101,296 miles
    Test number
    813696850367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass99,896 miles (+1,636)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    410744800060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,260 miles (+1,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    98,260 miles
    Test number
    852612858342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,037 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,037 miles
    Test number
    162459208412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass95,139 miles (+1,483)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,139 miles
    Test number
    673093856304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass93,656 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    93,656 miles
    Test number
    421661116057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,585 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,585 miles
    Test number
    420194055390
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Questions about L22 BAB

Does L22 BAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 BAB is valid until 27 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 BAB?
The MOT on L22 BAB is valid until 27 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 BAB done?
L22 BAB was recorded at 116,748 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 1,112 miles a year.
Has L22 BAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 BAB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on L22 BAB 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 L22 BAB find?
L22 BAB passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe, and 7 more.

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