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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

L26 SMGMOT history

L26 SMG is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 174,094 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

L26 SMG black 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 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
174,094 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
11,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 SMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 SMG was last recorded at 174,094 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 4,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
169,565 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
4,529 miles
Average per year
11,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,094 miles
  • 2024 – 169,565 miles
  • 2023 – 163,611 miles
  • 2022 – 161,082 miles
  • 2021 – 150,800 miles
  • 2020 – 137,249 miles
  • 2019 – 121,835 miles
  • 2018 – 106,194 miles
  • 2017 – 85,485 miles
  • 2016 – 64,729 miles
  • 2015 – 40,652 miles
  • 2014 – 35,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,094 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 26 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,094 miles (+4,529)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    174,094 miles
    Test number
    467327931376
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass169,565 miles (+5,954)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,565 miles
    Test number
    350564799617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,611 miles (+2,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,611 miles
    Test number
    426945902148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass161,082 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    161,082 miles
    Test number
    377539601274
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail161,082 miles (+10,282)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,082 miles
    Test number
    289174739550
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,800 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    150,800 miles
    Test number
    544845602992
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail150,800 miles (+13,551)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,800 miles
    Test number
    951696471972
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass137,249 miles (+15,414)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    137,249 miles
    Test number
    714102783526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass121,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,835 miles
    Test number
    696015915464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,835 miles (+15,641)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,835 miles
    Test number
    957917126030
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass106,194 miles (+20,709)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,194 miles
    Test number
    800127116792
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass85,485 miles (+20,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,485 miles
    Test number
    202480170424
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  13. Pass64,729 miles (+24,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    730185396523
    • 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)

  14. Pass40,652 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,652 miles
    Test number
    167305785093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,643 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,643 miles
    Test number
    956997754041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L26 SMG

Does L26 SMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 SMG is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 SMG?
The MOT on L26 SMG is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 SMG done?
L26 SMG was recorded at 174,094 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 11,596 miles a year.
Has L26 SMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 SMG has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 SMG 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 L26 SMG find?
L26 SMG passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated loosing grease; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside rear lower brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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