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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L25 GUVMOT history

L25 GUV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 254,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

L25 GUV 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 8 Jun 2027
Mileage
254,259 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 GUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 GUV was last recorded at 254,259 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 12,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jun 2013: 147,314 miles, lower than 149,618 miles on 20 Jun 2012.

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
242,148 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
12,111 miles
Average per year
9,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,259 miles
  • 2025 – 242,148 miles
  • 2024 – 237,320 miles
  • 2023 – 237,211 miles
  • 2022 – 226,762 miles
  • 2021 – 214,520 miles
  • 2020 – 202,991 miles
  • 2019 – 195,249 miles
  • 2018 – 183,306 miles
  • 2017 – 171,512 miles
  • 2016 – 162,967 miles
  • 2015 – 161,127 miles
  • 2014 – 158,830 miles
  • 2013 – 147,314 miles
  • 2012 – 149,618 miles
  • 2011 – 140,222 miles
  • 2010 – 123,089 miles
  • 2009 – 102,919 miles
  • 2008 – 88,219 miles
  • 2007 – 63,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,259 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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle shaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,259 miles (+12,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    254,259 miles
    Test number
    105416864959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass242,148 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    242,148 miles
    Test number
    550627943023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass237,320 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    237,320 miles
    Test number
    687983132500
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail237,312 miles (+101)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,312 miles
    Test number
    251888455712
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding Unabe to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unabe to test wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Axle ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail237,211 miles (+10,449)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,211 miles
    Test number
    781603750104
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (ABS unit) Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill and inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & outer sills and inner wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between exhaust manifold and cylinder head, stud missing/broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass226,762 miles (+12,242)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,762 miles
    Test number
    651103909758
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass214,520 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    214,520 miles
    Test number
    592371664995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail214,518 miles (+11,527)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,518 miles
    Test number
    429600144675
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle ball joint (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Various leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass202,991 miles (+7,742)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    202,991 miles
    Test number
    438663857725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass195,249 miles (+11,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    195,249 miles
    Test number
    601224801134
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass183,306 miles (+11,794)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    183,306 miles
    Test number
    453806018197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass171,512 miles (+8,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    171,512 miles
    Test number
    511956194283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,967 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    162,967 miles
    Test number
    431882260899
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail162,966 miles (+1,839)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,966 miles
    Test number
    564296372316
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  15. Pass161,127 miles (+2,297)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    161,127 miles
    Test number
    686547495158
    • NoteSlight judder recorded on nsr brake
  16. Pass158,830 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,830 miles
    Test number
    219291794435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteClutch pedal split but not showing bare metal
  17. Fail158,830 miles (+11,516)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,830 miles
    Test number
    246911094123
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteClutch pedal split but not showing bare metal
  18. Pass147,314 miles (-2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    147,314 miles
    Test number
    235325163480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass149,618 miles (+9,396)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    149,618 miles
    Test number
    226072072426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  20. Pass140,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    377227861108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail140,222 miles (+17,133)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    217655461113
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass123,089 miles (+20,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,089 miles
    Test number
    173196960183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,919 miles (+14,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,919 miles
    Test number
    904397499022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Pass88,219 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    742753518174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,219 miles (+24,815)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,219 miles
    Test number
    954863918171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  26. Pass63,404 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,404 miles
    Test number
    252740587008
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L25 GUV

Does L25 GUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 GUV is valid until 8 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L25 GUV?
The MOT on L25 GUV is valid until 8 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L25 GUV done?
L25 GUV was recorded at 254,259 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 9,930 miles a year.
Has L25 GUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 GUV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L25 GUV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jun 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L25 GUV find?
L25 GUV passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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