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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

L23 BHWMOT history

L23 BHW is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 147,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2023.

L23 BHW black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
147,024 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,139 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 BHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 BHW was last recorded at 147,024 miles on 30 Mar 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,016 miles · 20 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,139 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 147,024 miles
  • 2022 – 140,359 miles
  • 2020 – 137,343 miles
  • 2019 – 131,895 miles
  • 2018 – 124,288 miles
  • 2017 – 114,464 miles
  • 2016 – 104,764 miles
  • 2015 – 94,092 miles
  • 2014 – 82,334 miles
  • 2013 – 74,305 miles
  • 2012 – 66,552 miles
  • 2011 – 55,450 miles
  • 2010 – 40,463 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,024 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged- fully functional (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBoth side steps weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,024 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    147,024 miles
    Test number
    274238486798
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged- fully functional (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps weakened

  2. Fail147,016 miles (+6,657)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,016 miles
    Test number
    988654277633
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged- fully functional (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps weakened

  3. Pass140,359 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    140,359 miles
    Test number
    510676595998
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear centre row of seats seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  4. Fail140,359 miles (+3,016)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,359 miles
    Test number
    807826028067
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear centre row of seats seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle

  5. Pass137,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    739936043198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,343 miles (+5,448)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    477070155189
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,895 miles (+7,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,895 miles
    Test number
    243387793211
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass124,288 miles (+9,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,288 miles
    Test number
    945729858722
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass114,464 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    446663081671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail114,464 miles (+9,700)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    289818490854
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass104,764 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    105286366487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail104,764 miles (+10,672)4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,764 miles
    Test number
    395306254845
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass94,092 miles (+11,758)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,092 miles
    Test number
    795314965021
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass82,334 miles (+8,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    82,334 miles
    Test number
    747254144075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass74,305 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,305 miles
    Test number
    536476853067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,302 miles (+7,750)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,302 miles
    Test number
    287671153062
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail66,552 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    535176942097
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  18. Pass66,552 miles (+11,102)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,552 miles
    Test number
    935056442055
    • NoteTyre pressure warning light on

  19. Pass55,450 miles (+14,987)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    498199531043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering arm

  20. Pass40,463 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,463 miles
    Test number
    483045250085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 BHW

Does L23 BHW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L23 BHW expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L23 BHW?
The MOT on L23 BHW expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L23 BHW done?
L23 BHW was recorded at 147,024 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2023, an average of 8,139 miles a year.
Has L23 BHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 BHW has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L23 BHW 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 L23 BHW find?
L23 BHW passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at bottom of hub; offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged- fully functional, and 1 more.

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