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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

L3 FXFMOT history

L3 FXF is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L3 FXF black 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 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
219,716 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 FXF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 FXF was last recorded at 219,716 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,754 miles · 24 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
5,962 miles
Average per year
10,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,716 miles
  • 2024 – 213,754 miles
  • 2023 – 197,640 miles
  • 2022 – 183,226 miles
  • 2021 – 165,782 miles
  • 2020 – 150,534 miles
  • 2019 – 144,340 miles
  • 2018 – 137,746 miles
  • 2017 – 126,363 miles
  • 2016 – 113,504 miles
  • 2015 – 107,825 miles
  • 2014 – 96,157 miles
  • 2013 – 85,178 miles
  • 2012 – 67,980 miles
  • 2011 – 61,115 miles
  • 2010 – 53,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,716 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) gaiter loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,716 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    219,716 miles
    Test number
    372494567502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass213,754 miles (+215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    213,754 miles
    Test number
    196386496488
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail213,539 miles (+15,899)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,539 miles
    Test number
    393166359632
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass197,640 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    197,640 miles
    Test number
    328618918378
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail197,640 miles (+14,414)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,640 miles
    Test number
    206982793947
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Crossover pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,226 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    361437407087
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) gaiter loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail183,226 miles (+17,444)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    293364060478
    • DangerousNearside Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) gaiter loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases balance pipe rear of engine (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass165,782 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    165,782 miles
    Test number
    308239247804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail165,737 miles (+15,203)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,737 miles
    Test number
    994795050114
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass150,534 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    150,534 miles
    Test number
    562653730081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail150,533 miles (+6,193)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,533 miles
    Test number
    969837177658
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass144,340 miles (+6,594)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    144,340 miles
    Test number
    984230908229
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass137,746 miles (+11,383)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    137,746 miles
    Test number
    462695617066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass126,363 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    126,363 miles
    Test number
    106968706580
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail126,362 miles (+12,858)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,362 miles
    Test number
    838423036465
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement to the rear lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass113,504 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    113,504 miles
    Test number
    797827647706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass107,825 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,825 miles
    Test number
    377965735118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail107,823 miles (+11,666)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,823 miles
    Test number
    289941135460
    • DangerousBoth rear tyres warn bad on sholders
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass96,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    405607544100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail96,157 miles (+10,979)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,157 miles
    Test number
    679212934191
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass85,178 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    195479143151
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail85,178 miles (+17,198)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    966079843105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass67,980 miles (+6,865)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    67,980 miles
    Test number
    848511332010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass61,115 miles (+7,419)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,115 miles
    Test number
    228718941033
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass53,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    53,696 miles
    Test number
    313637750041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 FXF

Does L3 FXF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 FXF is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 FXF?
The MOT on L3 FXF is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 FXF done?
L3 FXF was recorded at 219,716 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 10,350 miles a year.
Has L3 FXF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 FXF has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L3 FXF 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 FXF find?
L3 FXF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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