
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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)
Pass184,874 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 184,874 miles
- Test number
- 245831504378
- NoteO/s front body mounting slightly corroded
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
Pass183,814 miles (+2,708)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 183,814 miles
- Test number
- 758421003369
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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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