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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L30 SDLMOT history

L30 SDL is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 180,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

L30 SDL silver 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 19 May 2027
Mileage
180,042 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 SDL was last recorded at 180,042 miles on 20 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,040 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,042 miles
  • 2025 – 174,732 miles
  • 2024 – 166,376 miles
  • 2023 – 161,049 miles
  • 2022 – 155,923 miles
  • 2021 – 149,007 miles
  • 2020 – 144,169 miles
  • 2019 – 138,150 miles
  • 2018 – 131,741 miles
  • 2016 – 124,062 miles
  • 2015 – 116,020 miles
  • 2014 – 102,941 miles
  • 2013 – 86,885 miles
  • 2012 – 75,229 miles
  • 2011 – 62,959 miles
  • 2010 – 55,850 miles
  • 2009 – 46,704 miles
  • 2008 – 37,954 miles
  • 2007 – 29,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,042 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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,042 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    180,042 miles
    Test number
    574836287479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,040 miles (+5,308)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,040 miles
    Test number
    729445533204
    • DangerousNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting IILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp REV LIGHTS (4.5.4 (b))

  3. Pass174,732 miles (+8,356)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,732 miles
    Test number
    735291113183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,376 miles (+5,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    166,376 miles
    Test number
    404678402942
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front ball joint dust covers deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis rails corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel arch(in door shut) heavily corroded

  5. Pass161,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    161,049 miles
    Test number
    309126062634
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch heavily corroded/weak

  6. Fail161,049 miles (+63)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,049 miles
    Test number
    512100807428
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch heavily corroded/weak

  7. Fail160,986 miles (+5,063)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,986 miles
    Test number
    536005375543
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHi-level stop light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded/weak

  8. Pass155,923 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    155,923 miles
    Test number
    521860967752
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Heavy deposit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail155,905 miles (+6,898)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,905 miles
    Test number
    253013912534
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative BOTH (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WING UNDER BONNET (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass149,007 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,007 miles
    Test number
    711206293878
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail149,007 miles (+4,838)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,007 miles
    Test number
    104382017112
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass144,169 miles (+101)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,169 miles
    Test number
    774024518392
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail144,068 miles (+5,918)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,068 miles
    Test number
    683843823591
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass138,150 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    138,150 miles
    Test number
    922233291870
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail138,149 miles (+6,408)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,149 miles
    Test number
    826346320215
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass131,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    393002096424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail131,741 miles (+7,679)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    878727738557
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass124,062 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,062 miles
    Test number
    193888751538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and rear diff

  19. Fail124,036 miles (+8,016)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,036 miles
    Test number
    230017784321
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and rear diff

  20. Pass116,020 miles (+13,079)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    913613195194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass102,941 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,941 miles
    Test number
    467579804422
    • NoteUnable to check rear most seat belts

  22. Fail102,937 miles (+16,052)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,937 miles
    Test number
    139067104344
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnable to check rear most seat belts

  23. Pass86,885 miles (+124)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    747746513307
    • NoteSlight fluid leak at front of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop missing

  24. Fail86,761 miles (+11,532)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,761 miles
    Test number
    597010913357
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight fluid leak at front of vehicle.
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop missing

  25. Pass75,229 miles (+12,270)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,229 miles
    Test number
    566863712356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,959 miles (+7,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    819206601373
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  27. Fail55,850 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,850 miles
    Test number
    110450620328
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass55,850 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,850 miles
    Test number
    400520820409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass53,025 miles (+6,321)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,025 miles
    Test number
    551456660165
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteCentre brake light inop
    • NoteCut outer sidewall n/s/f tyre

  30. Pass46,704 miles (+8,750)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    46,704 miles
    Test number
    800180059140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass37,954 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,954 miles
    Test number
    574661368134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass29,951 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    29,951 miles
    Test number
    841678057138
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L30 SDL

Does L30 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 SDL is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 SDL?
The MOT on L30 SDL is valid until 19 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 SDL done?
L30 SDL was recorded at 180,042 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 7,920 miles a year.
Has L30 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 SDL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 SDL 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 SDL find?
L30 SDL passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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