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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L23 LJDMOT history

L23 LJD is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 171,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

L23 LJD blue 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 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,877 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

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

Mileage history

L23 LJD was last recorded at 171,877 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2012: 41,684 miles, lower than 41,749 miles on 19 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,869 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,877 miles
  • 2025 – 171,869 miles
  • 2024 – 166,920 miles
  • 2023 – 164,132 miles
  • 2022 – 160,793 miles
  • 2021 – 154,204 miles
  • 2020 – 146,448 miles
  • 2019 – 138,574 miles
  • 2018 – 128,661 miles
  • 2017 – 119,720 miles
  • 2016 – 117,283 miles
  • 2015 – 103,352 miles
  • 2014 – 87,345 miles
  • 2013 – 69,881 miles
  • 2012 – 48,569 miles
  • 2011 – 41,749 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,877 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Reverse light not working
  • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,877 miles (+8)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,877 miles
    Test number
    451797947676
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail171,869 miles (+4,949)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,869 miles
    Test number
    865940528609
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S Washer jet inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light inoperative
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft centre bearing housing rubber deteriorated (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass166,920 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    166,920 miles
    Test number
    287897191758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail166,916 miles (+2,784)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,916 miles
    Test number
    591391758082
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges and will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,132 miles (+3,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    164,132 miles
    Test number
    844327387785
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/50/19 both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges ,offside will soon expose cords (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    160,793 miles
    Test number
    784060135424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,793 miles (+6,589)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,793 miles
    Test number
    275365953096
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded mounted to upper suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass154,204 miles (+7,756)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    154,204 miles
    Test number
    191778368596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,448 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    146,448 miles
    Test number
    938296290167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail146,448 miles (+7,874)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,448 miles
    Test number
    986469535302
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass138,574 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,574 miles
    Test number
    977181295142
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail138,574 miles (+9,913)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,574 miles
    Test number
    609319726504
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass128,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    275826845267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail128,661 miles (+8,941)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,661 miles
    Test number
    277736240608
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass119,720 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    119,720 miles
    Test number
    382048760956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass117,283 miles (+13,931)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    416271274569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,352 miles (+16,007)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,352 miles
    Test number
    137344825272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass87,345 miles (+17,464)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,345 miles
    Test number
    949389134231
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass69,881 miles (+21,312)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,881 miles
    Test number
    766853353239
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass48,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    608596822112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail48,569 miles (+6,885)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,569 miles
    Test number
    866865322105
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

  22. Pass41,684 miles (-65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,684 miles
    Test number
    756408712178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,749 miles
    Test number
    936299831101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail41,747 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,747 miles
    Test number
    999969731192
    • FailureNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L23 LJD

Does L23 LJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 LJD is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 LJD?
The MOT on L23 LJD is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 LJD done?
L23 LJD was recorded at 171,877 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 8,891 miles a year.
Has L23 LJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 LJD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 LJD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L23 LJD find?
L23 LJD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; nearside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, and 5 more.

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