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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L30 ARDMOT history

L30 ARD is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 147,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

L30 ARD red 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 28 May 2027
Mileage
147,460 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 ARD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 ARD was last recorded at 147,460 miles on 14 May 2026, 1,650 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,810 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,650 miles
Average per year
3,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,460 miles
  • 2025 – 145,810 miles
  • 2024 – 144,456 miles
  • 2023 – 144,396 miles
  • 2022 – 143,796 miles
  • 2019 – 143,165 miles
  • 2018 – 140,747 miles
  • 2017 – 139,029 miles
  • 2016 – 136,193 miles
  • 2015 – 128,705 miles
  • 2014 – 115,113 miles
  • 2013 – 101,321 miles
  • 2012 – 83,476 miles
  • 2011 – 81,959 miles
  • 2010 – 78,824 miles
  • 2009 – 74,677 miles
  • 2008 – 73,777 miles
  • 2007 – 72,169 miles
  • 2006 – 69,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,460 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,460 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    147,460 miles
    Test number
    169163871114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,810 miles (+1,354)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    145,810 miles
    Test number
    520419849390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass144,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,456 miles
    Test number
    182929865211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail144,454 miles (+58)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,454 miles
    Test number
    926427699914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass144,396 miles (+600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,396 miles
    Test number
    382825038348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe close to touching suspension on full lock
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass143,796 miles (+631)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    143,796 miles
    Test number
    591412016973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,165 miles (+2,418)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    143,165 miles
    Test number
    161223688890
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  8. Pass140,747 miles (+1,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    140,747 miles
    Test number
    929551927449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass139,029 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    139,029 miles
    Test number
    241264996757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,193 miles (+7,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    136,193 miles
    Test number
    857806585163
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel joint slight leak

  11. Pass128,705 miles (+13,592)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,705 miles
    Test number
    319550895124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,113 miles (+13,792)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    115,113 miles
    Test number
    249237594470
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Pass101,321 miles (+17,845)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    101,321 miles
    Test number
    528998903249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,476 miles (+1,517)13 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    83,476 miles
    Test number
    789066702230
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth outer front and inner brake pipes coated in grease and unable to inspect fully
    • NoteBoth outer lower sill showing signs of light corrosion
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall starting to perish
    • NoteRear exhaust section corroded

  15. Pass81,959 miles (+3,135)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    81,959 miles
    Test number
    396724111240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass78,824 miles (+74)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,824 miles
    Test number
    503764320268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner face pitted

  17. Fail78,750 miles (+4,073)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,750 miles
    Test number
    444538710215
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking in sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc inner face pitted

  18. Pass74,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    142535519243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,677 miles (+900)1 failure3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    850813119235
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  20. Pass73,777 miles (+1,608)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,777 miles
    Test number
    834159608343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,169 miles (+2,798)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    72,169 miles
    Test number
    543145797201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    69,371 miles
    Test number
    841797006396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 ARD

Does L30 ARD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 ARD is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 ARD?
The MOT on L30 ARD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 ARD done?
L30 ARD was recorded at 147,460 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,999 miles a year.
Has L30 ARD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 ARD has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L30 ARD 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 L30 ARD find?
L30 ARD passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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