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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L24 SBWMOT history

L24 SBW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

L24 SBW silver 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 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,686 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L24 SBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L24 SBW was last recorded at 169,686 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 6,764 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,922 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,764 miles
Average per year
5,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,686 miles
  • 2025 – 162,922 miles
  • 2024 – 152,386 miles
  • 2023 – 140,717 miles
  • 2022 – 133,820 miles
  • 2021 – 128,881 miles
  • 2020 – 122,388 miles
  • 2019 – 113,599 miles
  • 2018 – 105,036 miles
  • 2017 – 99,021 miles
  • 2016 – 91,248 miles
  • 2015 – 85,501 miles
  • 2014 – 80,744 miles
  • 2013 – 75,570 miles
  • 2012 – 71,362 miles
  • 2011 – 69,934 miles
  • 2010 – 67,996 miles
  • 2009 – 65,509 miles
  • 2008 – 63,824 miles
  • 2007 – 60,786 miles
  • 2006 – 58,023 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,686 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion around rear bumpstops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear bump stop rubber is insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,686 miles (+6,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,686 miles
    Test number
    379434886015
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion around rear bumpstops (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass162,922 miles (+10,536)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,922 miles
    Test number
    671126518689
    • MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. Pass152,386 miles (+11,669)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,386 miles
    Test number
    955928024606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts linkage on top of axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass140,717 miles (+4)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,717 miles
    Test number
    467277974049
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Fail140,713 miles (+6,893)1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,713 miles
    Test number
    366665751627
    • DangerousFront Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper + Lower In Hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Pass133,820 miles (+46)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    133,820 miles
    Test number
    334598718561
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop rubber is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop rubber is missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on the hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryThick underseal on the n/s chassis section near the rear
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  7. Fail133,774 miles (+4,893)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,774 miles
    Test number
    546591959340
    • MajorBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security various (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop rubber is insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop rubber is missing
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryLong travel on the hand brake lever
    • AdvisoryThick underseal on the n/s chassis section near the rear
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
  8. Pass128,881 miles (+6,493)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,881 miles
    Test number
    745037426022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass122,388 miles (+8,789)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    122,388 miles
    Test number
    607760214629
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inop
  10. Pass113,599 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    113,599 miles
    Test number
    151481636159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail113,589 miles (+8,553)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,589 miles
    Test number
    558356117302
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass105,036 miles (+6,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    722654235042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,021 miles (+7,773)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    99,021 miles
    Test number
    740181458040
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
  14. Pass91,248 miles (+5,747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    599591297417
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  15. Pass85,501 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,501 miles
    Test number
    799442015131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass80,744 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,744 miles
    Test number
    287295714162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,570 miles (+4,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,570 miles
    Test number
    137779213497
    • NoteNear side rear brake is slightly binding.
  18. Pass71,362 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,362 miles
    Test number
    619639812063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  19. Fail71,333 miles (+1,399)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    588334412017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  20. Pass69,934 miles (+25)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,934 miles
    Test number
    677534031082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre.
  21. Fail69,909 miles (+1,913)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    875042831099
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre.
  22. Pass67,996 miles (+2,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    67,996 miles
    Test number
    683328610054
    • NoteSlight play in offside rear link rod.
  23. Pass65,509 miles (+1,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,509 miles
    Test number
    442634339077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,824 miles (+3,038)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    63,824 miles
    Test number
    262013938136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteDamp around steering box.
    • NoteNear side rear bump stop missing.
  25. Pass60,786 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    381026037198
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade starting to split.
    • NoteOff side rear bump stop missing.
  26. Fail60,786 miles (+2,763)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,786 miles
    Test number
    954605037131
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOff side front wiper blade starting to split.
    • NoteOff side rear bump stop missing.
  27. Pass58,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,023 miles
    Test number
    874451276145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L24 SBW

Does L24 SBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L24 SBW is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L24 SBW?
The MOT on L24 SBW is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L24 SBW done?
L24 SBW was recorded at 169,686 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,570 miles a year.
Has L24 SBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L24 SBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L24 SBW 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 SBW find?
L24 SBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced showing signs of corrosion around rear bumpstops.

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