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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L3 PRBMOT history

L3 PRB is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Dec 1993. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

L3 PRB 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 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
98,213 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,426 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 PRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
3 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 PRB was last recorded at 98,213 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 2,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,903 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,310 miles
Average per year
2,426 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,213 miles
  • 2024 – 95,903 miles
  • 2023 – 92,523 miles
  • 2022 – 89,665 miles
  • 2021 – 85,606 miles
  • 2020 – 84,490 miles
  • 2019 – 82,692 miles
  • 2018 – 80,014 miles
  • 2017 – 76,499 miles
  • 2016 – 74,395 miles
  • 2015 – 71,780 miles
  • 2014 – 69,942 miles
  • 2013 – 67,843 miles
  • 2012 – 65,959 miles
  • 2011 – 64,224 miles
  • 2010 – 61,922 miles
  • 2009 – 59,786 miles
  • 2008 – 56,410 miles
  • 2007 – 53,925 miles
  • 2006 – 52,086 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,213 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step corroded mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on the joint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step mounts corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBattery/alternator charge light on at time of test

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,213 miles4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    231123371748
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step corroded mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on the joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step mounts corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery/alternator charge light on at time of test

  2. Fail98,213 miles (+2,310)3 repaired4 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    451751721588
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE oil level on minimum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step corroded mounts (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe on the joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Body component slightly loose side step mounts corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing/valance/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch/body mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery/alternator charge light on at time of test

  3. Pass95,903 miles (+3,380)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    95,903 miles
    Test number
    660622292706
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

  4. Pass92,523 miles (+2,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    92,523 miles
    Test number
    708370037355
    • AdvisoryO/s/r inner arch corroded

  5. Pass89,665 miles (+4,059)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,665 miles
    Test number
    596035405397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass85,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    900240977473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,606 miles (+1,116)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,606 miles
    Test number
    783452595895
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass84,490 miles (+26)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    84,490 miles
    Test number
    457702764271
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail84,464 miles (+1,772)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,464 miles
    Test number
    793225533270
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,692 miles (+2,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,692 miles
    Test number
    307754449494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer siull section rusting
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass80,014 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    380929672662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,499 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,499 miles
    Test number
    359886318214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,395 miles (+2,615)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,395 miles
    Test number
    712878002649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,780 miles (+1,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,780 miles
    Test number
    397143439133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,942 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    69,942 miles
    Test number
    196013524315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,843 miles (+1,884)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    157244523359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,959 miles (+1,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    65,959 miles
    Test number
    806933432323
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass64,224 miles (+2,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    145489131358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass61,922 miles (+2,136)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,922 miles
    Test number
    853251920375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass59,786 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    910756939379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,410 miles (+2,485)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,410 miles
    Test number
    252268938315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,925 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,925 miles
    Test number
    410295727494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    272329436381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 PRB

Does L3 PRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 PRB is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L3 PRB?
The MOT on L3 PRB is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 PRB done?
L3 PRB was recorded at 98,213 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 2,426 miles a year.
Has L3 PRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 PRB has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 PRB 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 PRB find?
L3 PRB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 4 minor defects and 12 advisories: central rear upper suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper axle ball joint; nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective tarnished; nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 13 more.

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