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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 3,528 cc

L3 BPEMOT history

L3 BPE is a blue petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 47,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

L3 BPE blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
47,361 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,227 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 BPE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,528 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
31 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 BPE was last recorded at 47,361 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 2,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,781 miles · 7 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,580 miles
Average per year
1,227 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,361 miles
  • 2024 – 44,781 miles
  • 2023 – 43,472 miles
  • 2021 – 40,355 miles
  • 2014 – 39,528 miles
  • 2013 – 36,722 miles
  • 2012 – 36,174 miles
  • 2011 – 34,895 miles
  • 2010 – 33,427 miles
  • 2009 – 31,206 miles
  • 2008 – 30,136 miles
  • 2007 – 26,562 miles
  • 2006 – 23,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,361 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumpstop missing
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear bump stop missing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,361 miles (+2,580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    47,361 miles
    Test number
    543716642655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumpstop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,781 miles (+1,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,781 miles
    Test number
    711094177391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass43,472 miles (+3,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    43,472 miles
    Test number
    997465421405
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  4. Pass40,355 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    321454613269
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  5. Fail40,355 miles (+827)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,355 miles
    Test number
    149455199922
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing

  6. Pass39,528 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    179066654015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail39,528 miles (+2,806)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,528 miles
    Test number
    255455954033
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass36,722 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,722 miles
    Test number
    778612533057
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Pass36,174 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,174 miles
    Test number
    966348352077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,895 miles (+1,468)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    34,895 miles
    Test number
    217443631009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,427 miles (+2,221)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    33,427 miles
    Test number
    133718040027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,206 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,206 miles
    Test number
    934410229035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,136 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    571869228079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,562 miles (+3,226)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,562 miles
    Test number
    360495507030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass23,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,336 miles
    Test number
    300651316009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 BPE

Does L3 BPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L3 BPE expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L3 BPE?
The MOT on L3 BPE expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L3 BPE done?
L3 BPE was recorded at 47,361 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 1,227 miles a year.
Has L3 BPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 BPE has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on L3 BPE 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 L3 BPE find?
L3 BPE passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 3 advisories: offside rear bumpstop missing; oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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