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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L24 AKLMOT history

L24 AKL is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 227,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

L24 AKL red 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
227,182 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 AKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 AKL was last recorded at 227,182 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 4,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,859 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,323 miles
Average per year
3,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 227,182 miles
  • 2024 – 222,859 miles
  • 2023 – 215,558 miles
  • 2022 – 207,813 miles
  • 2020 – 204,569 miles
  • 2019 – 202,699 miles
  • 2018 – 201,130 miles
  • 2017 – 199,300 miles
  • 2014 – 184,874 miles
  • 2013 – 183,814 miles
  • 2012 – 181,106 miles
  • 2011 – 180,269 miles
  • 2010 – 178,711 miles
  • 2009 – 177,055 miles
  • 2008 – 172,268 miles
  • 2007 – 169,475 miles
  • 2006 – 156,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,182 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear hub seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive diff leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,182 miles (+4,323)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    227,182 miles
    Test number
    344146103666
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive diff and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive offside front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass222,859 miles (+29)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    222,859 miles
    Test number
    975644813090
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail222,830 miles (+7,272)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,830 miles
    Test number
    924277973886
    • MajorNearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass215,558 miles (+7,745)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    215,558 miles
    Test number
    397411316344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body covered in mud
  5. Pass207,813 miles (+3,244)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    207,813 miles
    Test number
    275853877840
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both hub seals leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body mount and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass204,569 miles (+37)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    204,569 miles
    Test number
    324672094768
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not yet within the seat belt prescribed area
    • AdvisoryRear Body Corroded near rear tailgate hinge
  7. Fail204,532 miles (+1,833)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,532 miles
    Test number
    212735236063
    • MajorDipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis brace fractured, corroded & holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security center (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Center (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not yet within the seat belt prescribed area
  8. Pass202,699 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,699 miles
    Test number
    721448666499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. Fail202,699 miles (+1,569)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,699 miles
    Test number
    721816525580
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear u/j (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. Pass201,130 miles (+1,830)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    201,130 miles
    Test number
    643129669552
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Cab floor corroded but not holed.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed not yet within seat belt prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel arch corroded and holed within Body Mounting prescribed area not affecting the overall security of the body
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little or no reserve travel
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  11. Pass199,300 miles (+14,426)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    199,300 miles
    Test number
    305940815452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc worn thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
  12. Pass184,874 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    184,874 miles
    Test number
    245831504378
    • NoteO/s front body mounting slightly corroded
  13. Fail184,874 miles (+1,060)6 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,874 miles
    Test number
    409911704476
    • Repaired at testIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteO/s front body mounting slightly corroded
  14. Pass183,814 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    183,814 miles
    Test number
    758421003369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass181,106 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    181,106 miles
    Test number
    399905252051
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside & nearside front inner wing panels corroded
  16. Fail181,079 miles (+810)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,079 miles
    Test number
    486201952090
    • FailureBall joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside & nearside front inner wing panels corroded
  17. Pass180,269 miles (+1,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    180,269 miles
    Test number
    677024131078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass178,711 miles (+1,656)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    178,711 miles
    Test number
    843289860086
    • NoteAdvanced corrosion to various to body mounts/vehicle structure
    • NoteWear in rear shock absorber lower bushes
  19. Pass177,055 miles (+179)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    177,055 miles
    Test number
    363742949083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteOffside front & rear body mounting area corroding
  20. Fail176,876 miles (+4,608)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,876 miles
    Test number
    593753039071
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteOffside front & rear body mounting area corroding
  21. Pass172,268 miles (+2,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    172,268 miles
    Test number
    824481538069
    • NoteAll 4 front, nearside rear & front section of main brake pipes pitted & corroded
    • NoteSlight movement in rear lower shock absorber bushes
  22. Pass169,475 miles (+12,675)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    169,475 miles
    Test number
    770353737075
    • NoteFront brake imbalance
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe pitted & coroded around securing clip
    • NoteRear inner brake pads worn low (just within acceptable limit)
  23. Pass156,800 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    156,800 miles
    Test number
    271069136089
    • NoteDeterioration to offside wiper blade

Questions about L24 AKL

Does L24 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 AKL is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L24 AKL?
The MOT on L24 AKL is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 AKL done?
L24 AKL was recorded at 227,182 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 3,566 miles a year.
Has L24 AKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 AKL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L24 AKL 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 L24 AKL find?
L24 AKL passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front steering box leaking oil; front oil leak, but not excessive diff and engine; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 7 more.

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