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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L23 RCGMOT history

L23 RCG is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 108,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

L23 RCG 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 11 May 2027
Mileage
108,997 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 RCG
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
29 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 RCG was last recorded at 108,997 miles on 12 May 2026, 10,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,642 miles · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,355 miles
Average per year
5,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,997 miles
  • 2025 – 98,642 miles
  • 2024 – 85,094 miles
  • 2022 – 81,668 miles
  • 2021 – 80,211 miles
  • 2020 – 78,241 miles
  • 2019 – 76,029 miles
  • 2018 – 74,199 miles
  • 2017 – 71,657 miles
  • 2016 – 67,923 miles
  • 2015 – 64,871 miles
  • 2014 – 59,678 miles
  • 2013 – 51,562 miles
  • 2012 – 41,875 miles
  • 2011 – 32,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,997 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.

  • Both rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,997 miles (+10,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2027
    Odometer
    108,997 miles
    Test number
    330103356213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass98,642 miles (+13,548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    812995649087
    • AdvisoryUnder body under seal
  3. Pass85,094 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,094 miles
    Test number
    865009827726
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail85,092 miles (+3,424)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,092 miles
    Test number
    896705857128
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding Both front (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass81,668 miles (+1,457)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,668 miles
    Test number
    311897273324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,211 miles (+1,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    80,211 miles
    Test number
    864637398048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear + all under car corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass78,241 miles (+2,212)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,241 miles
    Test number
    453310141499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,029 miles (+1,830)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,029 miles
    Test number
    113516900460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,199 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,199 miles
    Test number
    514466473851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    775081232232
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cage corroded but still well supported and secure
  11. Fail71,657 miles (+3,734)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    192315217197
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  12. Pass67,923 miles (+3,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    227590734526
    • AdvisoryBoth rear flexi brake pipes slight corrosion
  13. Pass64,871 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,871 miles
    Test number
    945302827446
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
  14. Fail64,788 miles (+5,110)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,788 miles
    Test number
    862169066082
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes slightly corroded
  15. Pass59,678 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,678 miles
    Test number
    205450204314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    399369593291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,562 miles (+9,687)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,562 miles
    Test number
    339955693279
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass41,875 miles (+9,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,875 miles
    Test number
    666350592268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass32,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,072 miles
    Test number
    587816881293
    • 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)

Questions about L23 RCG

Does L23 RCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 RCG is valid until 11 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 RCG?
The MOT on L23 RCG is valid until 11 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 RCG done?
L23 RCG was recorded at 108,997 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
Has L23 RCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 RCG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L23 RCG 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 RCG find?
L23 RCG passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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