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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L40 ARGMOT history

L40 ARG is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 152,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

L40 ARG grey 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 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
152,005 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 ARG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 ARG was last recorded at 152,005 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 10,118 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,887 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
10,118 miles
Average per year
9,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,005 miles
  • 2024 – 141,887 miles
  • 2023 – 128,854 miles
  • 2022 – 119,114 miles
  • 2021 – 108,143 miles
  • 2020 – 98,215 miles
  • 2019 – 89,712 miles
  • 2018 – 86,285 miles
  • 2017 – 74,266 miles
  • 2016 – 60,038 miles
  • 2015 – 46,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,005 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear mud guard loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 20 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,005 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,005 miles
    Test number
    308552592821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass141,887 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,887 miles
    Test number
    585342105597
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud guard loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail141,882 miles (+13,028)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,882 miles
    Test number
    708566311911
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud guard loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass128,854 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    128,854 miles
    Test number
    700586860617
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail128,851 miles (+9,737)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,851 miles
    Test number
    859218457261
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,114 miles (+310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,114 miles
    Test number
    627325439308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail118,804 miles (+10,661)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,804 miles
    Test number
    459505836599
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,143 miles (+9,928)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    108,143 miles
    Test number
    370337088953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass98,215 miles (+8,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    98,215 miles
    Test number
    390938346849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass89,712 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    89,712 miles
    Test number
    998122090017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass86,285 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    879007333343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail86,285 miles (+12,019)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,285 miles
    Test number
    804775167632
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass74,266 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,266 miles
    Test number
    404015362131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated tight on lock to lock (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail74,265 miles (+14,227)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,265 miles
    Test number
    527703822804
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Parking brake operation grabbing severely off side rear inoperative (3.7.C.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated tight on lock to lock (2.1.5)

  15. Pass60,038 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    746516937046
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail60,038 miles (+13,350)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,038 miles
    Test number
    452119720032
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass46,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,688 miles
    Test number
    358989775076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 ARG

Does L40 ARG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 ARG is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 ARG?
The MOT on L40 ARG is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 ARG done?
L40 ARG was recorded at 152,005 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 9,884 miles a year.
Has L40 ARG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 ARG has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 ARG 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 L40 ARG find?
L40 ARG passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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