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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L3 ELPMOT history

L3 ELP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

L3 ELP blue 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
125,628 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 ELP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 ELP was last recorded at 125,628 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,315 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,313 miles
Average per year
5,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,628 miles
  • 2025 – 124,315 miles
  • 2024 – 118,720 miles
  • 2021 – 112,048 miles
  • 2020 – 105,814 miles
  • 2019 – 99,661 miles
  • 2018 – 99,658 miles
  • 2017 – 89,697 miles
  • 2016 – 85,101 miles
  • 2015 – 83,152 miles
  • 2014 – 78,055 miles
  • 2013 – 70,921 miles
  • 2012 – 60,075 miles
  • 2011 – 51,699 miles
  • 2010 – 48,178 miles
  • 2009 – 43,615 miles
  • 2008 – 38,140 miles
  • 2007 – 32,840 miles
  • 2006 – 26,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,628 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage lower ball joint (5.3.4 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,628 miles (+1,313)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    125,628 miles
    Test number
    327395843552
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component ball joint has slight play watts linkage lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass124,315 miles (+5,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    124,315 miles
    Test number
    276183499197
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting/main chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,720 miles (+6,672)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,720 miles
    Test number
    120404429219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,048 miles (+6,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,048 miles
    Test number
    145106818765
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,814 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    910980365823
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Possible steering box leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail105,814 miles (+6,153)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,814 miles
    Test number
    632703533598
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Possible steering box leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,661 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    99,661 miles
    Test number
    310366008506
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail99,658 miles (+9,961)2 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    562403388744
    • MajorNearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass89,697 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,697 miles
    Test number
    415000007984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,565 miles (+4,464)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,565 miles
    Test number
    862280851783
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering box (Marked) (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass85,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    203366668774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,101 miles (+1,949)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,101 miles
    Test number
    377975101961
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  13. Pass83,152 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    83,152 miles
    Test number
    881776279005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    957493524312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,055 miles (+7,134)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,055 miles
    Test number
    446575114302
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass70,921 miles (+10,846)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,921 miles
    Test number
    729128813337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    396618592470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,075 miles (+8,376)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    555818292267
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  19. Pass51,699 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,699 miles
    Test number
    388797771272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Fail51,695 miles (+3,517)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,695 miles
    Test number
    365326671409
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,178 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    374123870229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail48,167 miles (+4,552)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,167 miles
    Test number
    374032670204
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass43,615 miles (+5,475)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    43,615 miles
    Test number
    922818969286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass38,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    514676108242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,140 miles (+5,300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,140 miles
    Test number
    890036308214
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass32,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    481176387151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail32,840 miles (+5,951)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,840 miles
    Test number
    530536587123
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Fail26,889 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    344082586118
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  29. Pass26,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    26,889 miles
    Test number
    950812686166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 ELP

Does L3 ELP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 ELP is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 ELP?
The MOT on L3 ELP is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 ELP done?
L3 ELP was recorded at 125,628 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 5,057 miles a year.
Has L3 ELP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 ELP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on L3 ELP 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 ELP find?
L3 ELP passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing, and 2 more.

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