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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L22 DPGMOT history

L22 DPG is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 May 1994. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.

L22 DPG green 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 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
144,448 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 DPG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
27 May 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 DPG was last recorded at 144,448 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 3,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,296 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,152 miles
Average per year
2,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,448 miles
  • 2024 – 141,296 miles
  • 2023 – 135,474 miles
  • 2022 – 131,544 miles
  • 2021 – 127,144 miles
  • 2020 – 123,063 miles
  • 2019 – 120,618 miles
  • 2018 – 118,115 miles
  • 2017 – 115,540 miles
  • 2015 – 108,541 miles
  • 2014 – 103,836 miles
  • 2013 – 102,564 miles
  • 2012 – 101,355 miles
  • 2011 – 99,897 miles
  • 2010 – 98,624 miles
  • 2009 – 97,078 miles
  • 2008 – 95,456 miles
  • 2007 – 94,060 miles
  • 2006 – 92,716 miles
  • 2005 – 88,218 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,448 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has slight play
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, steering box, transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear service brake lagging in operation slightly, both sides
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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.

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,448 miles (+3,152)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    144,448 miles
    Test number
    552779053838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat has slight play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine, steering box, transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake lagging in operation slightly, both sides
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,296 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    141,296 miles
    Test number
    860223505221
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking from engine , steering box ,rear diff and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake effort is minimum requirement (16%)

  3. Pass135,474 miles (+3,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    135,474 miles
    Test number
    607262278534
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has long travel

  4. Pass131,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    822675321952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,544 miles (+334)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,544 miles
    Test number
    893628501882
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail131,210 miles (+4,066)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,210 miles
    Test number
    542360778877
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank mounting strap corroded from chassis (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody excessively corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and chassis components heavily corroded/deteriorated.

  7. Pass127,144 miles (+4,081)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    127,144 miles
    Test number
    152305791593
    • AdvisoryFront Drive shaft corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Adult seat belts not tested as seats laid flat
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryVarious brake components corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  8. Pass123,063 miles (+6)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,063 miles
    Test number
    722778732012
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  9. Fail123,057 miles (+2,439)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,057 miles
    Test number
    438116566512
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  10. Pass120,618 miles (+2,503)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    120,618 miles
    Test number
    866674662090
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet corrosion

  11. Pass118,115 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    975206888577
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  12. Fail118,096 miles (+2,556)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,096 miles
    Test number
    285439077302
    • FailureFuel tank insecure resting on anti roll bar (7.2.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion all over (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  13. Pass115,540 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,540 miles
    Test number
    826250746480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,541 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,541 miles
    Test number
    328735269155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,836 miles (+1,272)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    103,836 miles
    Test number
    669109934373
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll caliper/pad fittingsgenerally corroded
    • NoteAll suspension components corroded
    • NoteBonnet latch in poor condition

  16. Pass102,564 miles (+1,209)6 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    102,564 miles
    Test number
    518170943316
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll caliper/pad fittings generally corroded
    • NoteBonnet latch in poor condition
    • NoteMost suspension components corroded

  17. Pass101,355 miles5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    617345332316
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll caliper/pad fittings generally corroded
    • NoteBonnet latch in poor condition
    • NoteMost suspension components corroded

  18. Fail101,355 miles (+1,458)2 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    456912032435
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll caliper/pad fittings generally corroded
    • NoteBonnet latch in poor condition
    • NoteMost suspension components corroded
    • NoteO/s/r bump stop missing

  19. Pass99,897 miles (+1)4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    99,897 miles
    Test number
    176807841394
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet lach catch in poor condition
    • NoteMost suspension components corroded
    • NoteO/s/r suspension bump stop missing

  20. Fail99,896 miles (+1,272)6 failures8 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,896 miles
    Test number
    538841741362
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBonnet lach catch in poor condition
    • NoteMost suspension components corroded
    • NoteO/s/r suspension bump stop missing

  21. Pass98,624 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,624 miles
    Test number
    992281840371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,618 miles (+1,540)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,618 miles
    Test number
    661886230343
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  23. Pass97,078 miles (+1,622)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,078 miles
    Test number
    470157129385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  24. Pass95,456 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,456 miles
    Test number
    924163638314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc corroded

  25. Fail95,454 miles (+1,394)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,454 miles
    Test number
    633222938307
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc corroded

  26. Pass94,060 miles (+1,344)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    94,060 miles
    Test number
    870224247347
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCorrosion brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion floor and chassis

  27. Pass92,716 miles (+4,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    92,716 miles
    Test number
    424522546334
    • NoteNearside/offside rear body support mountings corroded nearside rear bump stop missing

  28. Pass88,218 miles (+59)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    88,218 miles
    Test number
    674288945320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Fail88,159 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,159 miles
    Test number
    564269235365
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L22 DPG

Does L22 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 DPG is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L22 DPG?
The MOT on L22 DPG is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 DPG done?
L22 DPG was recorded at 144,448 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 2,815 miles a year.
Has L22 DPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 DPG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on L22 DPG 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 DPG find?
L22 DPG passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front passenger seat has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine, steering box, transfer box and rear diff; rear service brake lagging in operation slightly, both sides, and 1 more.

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