Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc
L25 XAJMOT history
L25 XAJ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 24 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 226,490 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 226,490 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L25 XAJ
- 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
- 24 Jan 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L25 XAJ was last recorded at 226,490 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 217,482 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,008 miles
- Average per year
- 9,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 226,490 miles
- 2024 – 217,482 miles
- 2023 – 215,338 miles
- 2022 – 213,361 miles
- 2021 – 211,978 miles
- 2020 – 208,238 miles
- 2019 – 203,732 miles
- 2018 – 198,872 miles
- 2017 – 192,887 miles
- 2016 – 187,801 miles
- 2015 – 178,870 miles
- 2014 – 164,859 miles
- 2013 – 148,644 miles
- 2012 – 133,594 miles
- 2011 – 115,697 miles
- 2010 – 99,022 miles
- 2009 – 84,992 miles
- 2008 – 71,772 miles
- 2007 – 57,306 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass226,490 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 brake slight binding
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Coil spring corroded both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass226,490 miles (+9,008)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 226,490 miles
- Test number
- 390655145930
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,482 miles (+2,144)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 217,482 miles
- Test number
- 618994986334
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass215,338 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 215,338 miles
- Test number
- 603275937105
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slight binding
Fail215,305 miles (+1,944)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,305 miles
- Test number
- 891927536350
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slight binding
Pass213,361 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 213,361 miles
- Test number
- 663687925680
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slight binding
Fail213,361 miles (+1,383)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,361 miles
- Test number
- 178052012772
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slight binding
Pass211,978 miles (+15)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 211,978 miles
- Test number
- 585213080785
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mainfold heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly binding
Fail211,963 miles (+3,725)4 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,963 miles
- Test number
- 556297318495
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced upper wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust mainfold heat shield loose
- AdvisoryNearside front brake slightly binding
Pass208,238 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 208,238 miles
- Test number
- 518431375694
- AdvisoryRear chassis starting too swell between layers
Fail208,234 miles (+4,502)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,234 miles
- Test number
- 583624341879
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear chassis starting too swell between layers
Pass203,732 miles (+4,860)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 203,732 miles
- Test number
- 324587456152
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lense cloudy (4.1.4 (b))
Pass198,872 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 198,872 miles
- Test number
- 573572972175
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Fail198,870 miles (+5,983)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,870 miles
- Test number
- 817091127820
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass192,887 miles (+5,086)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 192,887 miles
- Test number
- 807262867361
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear chassis starting too between layers
Pass187,801 miles (+8,931)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 187,801 miles
- Test number
- 896453562965
- AdvisoryRear chassis sections starting too swell between layers
Pass178,870 miles (+14,011)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 178,870 miles
- Test number
- 618573425205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 164,859 miles
- Test number
- 636935224215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,855 miles (+16,211)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,855 miles
- Test number
- 719575724263
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass148,644 miles (+15,050)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 148,644 miles
- Test number
- 286997523270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,594 miles (+17,897)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 133,594 miles
- Test number
- 869965832200
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass115,697 miles (+16,675)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 115,697 miles
- Test number
- 959853621217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,022 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 99,022 miles
- Test number
- 313691530483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
Fail99,018 miles (+14,026)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,018 miles
- Test number
- 703270430224
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront discs worn
Pass84,992 miles (+13,220)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 84,992 miles
- Test number
- 401426519297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 71,772 miles
- Test number
- 874919618261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,772 miles (+14,466)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,772 miles
- Test number
- 234238518282
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Pass57,306 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 57,306 miles
- Test number
- 641483327282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L25 XAJ
- Does L25 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L25 XAJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L25 XAJ?
- The MOT on L25 XAJ is valid until 29 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L25 XAJ done?
- L25 XAJ was recorded at 226,490 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 9,234 miles a year.
- Has L25 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L25 XAJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L25 XAJ 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 XAJ find?
- L25 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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