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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L23 EJDMOT history

L23 EJD is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 188,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

L23 EJD grey 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 16 May 2027
Mileage
188,328 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 EJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
12 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 EJD was last recorded at 188,328 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,486 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,842 miles
Average per year
9,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,328 miles
  • 2025 – 183,486 miles
  • 2024 – 177,994 miles
  • 2023 – 172,504 miles
  • 2022 – 166,679 miles
  • 2021 – 160,671 miles
  • 2020 – 157,058 miles
  • 2019 – 141,906 miles
  • 2018 – 132,654 miles
  • 2017 – 128,025 miles
  • 2016 – 115,346 miles
  • 2015 – 99,153 miles
  • 2014 – 91,362 miles
  • 2013 – 76,674 miles
  • 2012 – 65,322 miles
  • 2011 – 49,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,328 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,328 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    188,328 miles
    Test number
    896369111963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass183,486 miles (+5,492)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    183,486 miles
    Test number
    933159547376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass177,994 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    177,994 miles
    Test number
    403939353788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,504 miles (+5,825)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    172,504 miles
    Test number
    852745226274
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass166,679 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    166,679 miles
    Test number
    275528999646
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail166,674 miles (+6,003)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,674 miles
    Test number
    200494315132
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,671 miles (+3,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2022
    Odometer
    160,671 miles
    Test number
    977813550337
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass157,058 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2021
    Odometer
    157,058 miles
    Test number
    657980073834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail157,052 miles (+15,146)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,052 miles
    Test number
    687612814366
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass141,906 miles (+9,252)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2020
    Odometer
    141,906 miles
    Test number
    987590558532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,654 miles (+4,629)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    132,654 miles
    Test number
    356669640847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass128,025 miles (+12,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,025 miles
    Test number
    675307632728
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass115,346 miles (+16,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    408293774927
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass99,153 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,153 miles
    Test number
    656883435192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass91,362 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    956794214128
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management stays on

  16. Fail91,362 miles (+1,088)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,362 miles
    Test number
    555183614134
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management stays on

  17. Fail90,274 miles (+13,600)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,274 miles
    Test number
    187589474009
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEml warning light stays on

  18. Pass76,674 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    398015083069
    • NoteNearside and Offside front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteRear number plate loose

  19. Fail76,674 miles (+11,352)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,674 miles
    Test number
    716764683095
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteNearside and Offside front lower arm bushes worn
    • NoteRear number plate loose
    • NoteTurbo pipe split

  20. Pass65,322 miles (+15,921)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    65,322 miles
    Test number
    888603382039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,401 miles (+612)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    165807071445
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very muddy and close to refusing to test!!

  22. Fail48,789 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,789 miles
    Test number
    187969961039
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle very muddy and close to refusing to test!!

Questions about L23 EJD

Does L23 EJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 EJD is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 EJD?
The MOT on L23 EJD is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 EJD done?
L23 EJD was recorded at 188,328 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,208 miles a year.
Has L23 EJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 EJD has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2022.
Has the mileage on L23 EJD 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 EJD find?
L23 EJD passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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