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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L25 VONMOT history

L25 VON is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,277 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2025.

L25 VON blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Jul 2026
Mileage
163,277 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L25 VON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L25 VON was last recorded at 163,277 miles on 7 Jul 2025, 155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,122 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
155 miles
Average per year
8,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 163,277 miles
  • 2024 – 161,713 miles
  • 2023 – 156,520 miles
  • 2022 – 150,973 miles
  • 2021 – 144,763 miles
  • 2020 – 139,654 miles
  • 2019 – 137,912 miles
  • 2018 – 122,149 miles
  • 2017 – 105,160 miles
  • 2016 – 90,797 miles
  • 2015 – 80,003 miles
  • 2014 – 69,585 miles
  • 2013 – 61,942 miles
  • 2012 – 52,824 miles
  • 2011 – 45,683 miles
  • 2010 – 37,534 miles
  • 2009 – 30,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,277 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVarious sections of vehicles body corroding, NSR sill corroded, OSR sill corroded.

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs ineer faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,277 miles (+155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,277 miles
    Test number
    929956253176
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVarious sections of vehicles body corroding, NSR sill corroded, OSR sill corroded.

  2. Fail163,122 miles (+1,409)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,122 miles
    Test number
    854865474881
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper outer rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle chassis
    • AdvisoryN/s/r inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog light inop
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner outer sill is corroded

  3. Pass161,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    161,713 miles
    Test number
    621792312748
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail161,711 miles (+65)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,711 miles
    Test number
    833035495035
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cradle corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail161,646 miles (+5,126)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,646 miles
    Test number
    928691159484
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass156,520 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    334936143561
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs ineer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm top front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket fuel filler cap but locking and seals ok

  7. Fail156,520 miles (+5,547)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,520 miles
    Test number
    957078796738
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs ineer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie arm top front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket fuel filler cap but locking and seals ok

  8. Pass150,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    150,973 miles
    Test number
    921800954976
    • AdvisoryAftermarket fuel filler cap fitted but seals ok
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded

  9. Fail150,973 miles (+6,210)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,973 miles
    Test number
    622578792750
    • DangerousSpeedometer appears not to register
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket fuel filler cap fitted but seals ok
    • AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded

  10. Pass144,763 miles (+5,109)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,763 miles
    Test number
    397844345465
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass139,654 miles (+1,742)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    139,654 miles
    Test number
    202193849994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass137,912 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,912 miles
    Test number
    892243118145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail137,910 miles (+15,761)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,910 miles
    Test number
    711653257414
    • DangerousNearside Rear tie bar
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass122,149 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    511605308782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail122,149 miles (+16,989)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,149 miles
    Test number
    302381635216
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass105,160 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,160 miles
    Test number
    492881929521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail105,154 miles (+14,357)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    480219593874
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass90,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    235137867404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail90,797 miles (+10,794)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,797 miles
    Test number
    350559570283
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass80,003 miles (+10,418)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    756378055068
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front outer driveshaft gater leaking grease at securing clip.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass69,585 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,585 miles
    Test number
    496436764018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,942 miles (+9,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,942 miles
    Test number
    179171473493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    796544572069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,824 miles (+7,141)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,824 miles
    Test number
    238764272038
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass45,683 miles (+8,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,683 miles
    Test number
    166943651078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    501734350033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,534 miles (+6,699)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,534 miles
    Test number
    421844750043
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass30,835 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,835 miles
    Test number
    444936759063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,817 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,817 miles
    Test number
    140744359436
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about L25 VON

Does L25 VON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L25 VON expired on 6 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L25 VON?
The MOT on L25 VON expired on 6 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L25 VON done?
L25 VON was recorded at 163,277 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2025, an average of 8,093 miles a year.
Has L25 VON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L25 VON has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L25 VON 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 L25 VON find?
L25 VON passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: corrosion to chassis; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 2 more.

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