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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

L27 BJAMOT history

L27 BJA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 218,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L27 BJA grey 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 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
218,998 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
10,547 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L27 BJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L27 BJA was last recorded at 218,998 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 9,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,701 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,297 miles
Average per year
10,547 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,998 miles
  • 2025 – 209,701 miles
  • 2024 – 199,640 miles
  • 2023 – 187,124 miles
  • 2022 – 173,722 miles
  • 2021 – 165,143 miles
  • 2020 – 160,895 miles
  • 2019 – 155,739 miles
  • 2018 – 150,640 miles
  • 2017 – 146,872 miles
  • 2016 – 136,791 miles
  • 2015 – 121,830 miles
  • 2014 – 108,192 miles
  • 2013 – 95,605 miles
  • 2012 – 79,092 miles
  • 2011 – 67,148 miles
  • 2010 – 50,876 miles
  • 2009 – 35,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,998 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass218,998 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    218,998 miles
    Test number
    294102477541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail218,996 miles (+9,295)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,996 miles
    Test number
    806668602820
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass209,701 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    209,701 miles
    Test number
    826435204112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail209,698 miles (+10,058)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,698 miles
    Test number
    553532881842
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,640 miles (+12,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    199,640 miles
    Test number
    440531294981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass187,124 miles (+13,402)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    187,124 miles
    Test number
    323506453124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass173,722 miles (+8,579)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    173,722 miles
    Test number
    266124680186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass165,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,143 miles
    Test number
    310425415294
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail165,143 miles (+4,248)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,143 miles
    Test number
    236260166307
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass160,895 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    160,895 miles
    Test number
    367415902739
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail160,895 miles (+5,156)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,895 miles
    Test number
    994791705672
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass155,739 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,739 miles
    Test number
    622870627475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,640 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,640 miles
    Test number
    965562306662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    146,872 miles
    Test number
    816159746049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail146,872 miles (+10,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,872 miles
    Test number
    418251969498
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass136,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    743829467316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail136,791 miles (+14,961)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,791 miles
    Test number
    213757365643
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass121,830 miles (+13,638)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    345649645000
    • NoteN/s mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight play n/s rack end
    • NoteSome suspension bushed slightly worn & slight play

  19. Pass108,192 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    928134864047
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  20. Fail108,192 miles (+12,587)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,192 miles
    Test number
    948154264018
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  21. Pass95,605 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    166151473048
    • NoteSlight play in rack

  22. Fail95,605 miles (+16,513)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    775181373060
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in rack
    • NoteSmall splits on wipers

  23. Pass79,092 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    405724152064
    • NoteRear discs slighlty scored
    • NoteSlight movement on some suspension bushes
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
    • NoteVery slight play in rack

  24. FailMileage not read4 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    458953852021
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront discs badly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to limits
    • NoteRear discs slighlty scored
    • NoteSlight movement on some suspension bushes
    • NoteSlight oil leaks
    • NoteVery slight play in rack

  25. Pass67,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    979562181097
    • NoteAll discs badly worn

  26. Fail67,148 miles (+16,272)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,148 miles
    Test number
    688096371039
    • FailureCentre An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAll discs badly worn

  27. Fail50,876 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    702069760063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass50,876 miles (+14,889)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,876 miles
    Test number
    751879760053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,987 miles
    Test number
    212814459017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L27 BJA

Does L27 BJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L27 BJA is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L27 BJA?
The MOT on L27 BJA is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L27 BJA done?
L27 BJA was recorded at 218,998 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 10,547 miles a year.
Has L27 BJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L27 BJA has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L27 BJA 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 L27 BJA find?
L27 BJA passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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