Land Rover Discovery
Orange · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc
L31 LSSMOT history
L31 LSS is an orange diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 158,574 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 158,574 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,312 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 LSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 21 Jan 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 LSS was last recorded at 158,574 miles on 10 Aug 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2019: 57,422 miles, lower than 156,238 miles on 28 Jul 2018.
- 10 Aug 2022: 158,574 miles, lower than 585,706 miles on 3 Aug 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 585,706 miles · 3 Aug 2022
- Average per year
- 2,312 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 158,574 miles
- 2021 – 158,096 miles
- 2020 – 157,878 miles
- 2019 – 57,422 miles
- 2018 – 156,238 miles
- 2017 – 155,706 miles
- 2016 – 154,812 miles
- 2015 – 153,899 miles
- 2014 – 153,650 miles
- 2013 – 152,286 miles
- 2012 – 149,967 miles
- 2011 – 147,027 miles
- 2010 – 144,486 miles
- 2009 – 141,270 miles
- 2008 – 136,874 miles
- 2007 – 131,699 miles
- 2006 – 121,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,574 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
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 Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,574 miles (-427,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 158,574 miles
- Test number
- 340860208676
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail585,706 miles (+427,610)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 585,706 miles
- Test number
- 363918569426
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel offside & nearside (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass158,096 miles (+218)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 158,096 miles
- Test number
- 515566331492
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass157,878 miles (+100,456)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 157,878 miles
- Test number
- 724392223064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass57,422 miles (-98,816)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 57,422 miles
- Test number
- 550820983514
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass156,238 miles (+532)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 156,238 miles
- Test number
- 146910707577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,706 miles (+894)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 155,706 miles
- Test number
- 630165600735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,812 miles (+913)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 154,812 miles
- Test number
- 850898893329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,899 miles (+249)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 153,899 miles
- Test number
- 178529315209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,650 miles (+1,364)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 153,650 miles
- Test number
- 175815784169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,286 miles (+2,319)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 152,286 miles
- Test number
- 597734623264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,967 miles (+2,940)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 149,967 miles
- Test number
- 926478432218
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass147,027 miles (+2,541)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 147,027 miles
- Test number
- 966488631261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Pass144,486 miles (+3,216)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 144,486 miles
- Test number
- 161919510203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,270 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 141,270 miles
- Test number
- 120470529280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail140,984 miles (+4,110)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,984 miles
- Test number
- 390283319222
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass136,874 miles (+5,175)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 136,874 miles
- Test number
- 973149028216
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass131,699 miles (+10,350)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 131,699 miles
- Test number
- 294147637229
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass121,349 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 121,349 miles
- Test number
- 533353616201
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail121,349 miles (+39)14 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,349 miles
- Test number
- 991831006252
- FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
- FailureRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteUnable to open back door to check rear seats and belts
Fail121,310 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,310 miles
- Test number
- 301349376154
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Questions about L31 LSS
- Does L31 LSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L31 LSS expired on 19 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L31 LSS?
- The MOT on L31 LSS expired on 19 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L31 LSS done?
- L31 LSS was recorded at 158,574 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2022, an average of 2,312 miles a year.
- Has L31 LSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 LSS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2022.
- Has the mileage on L31 LSS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 LSS find?
- L31 LSS passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger; offside front integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger.
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