Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc
L40 DCOMOT history
L40 DCO is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 26 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 131,279 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 131,279 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 DCO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 29 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 DCO was last recorded at 131,279 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 9,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 121,904 miles · 27 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,375 miles
- Average per year
- 7,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 131,279 miles
- 2025 – 121,904 miles
- 2023 – 101,198 miles
- 2022 – 85,853 miles
- 2021 – 72,914 miles
- 2020 – 65,976 miles
- 2019 – 60,687 miles
- 2018 – 55,092 miles
- 2017 – 47,918 miles
- 2016 – 46,392 miles
- 2015 – 44,553 miles
- 2014 – 39,015 miles
- 2013 – 34,726 miles
- 2012 – 31,187 miles
- 2011 – 26,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,279 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Corrosion on suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Plastic outer sill covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 2 Sept 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,279 miles (+9,375)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 131,279 miles
- Test number
- 823750049583
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,904 miles (+191)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 121,904 miles
- Test number
- 613368196229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,713 miles (+20,515)1 dangerous12 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,713 miles
- Test number
- 659236410518
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified Both (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub Knuckle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Hub Knuckle Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar bush perished - No movement
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fitted incorrectly - Not effecting operation of linkage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass101,198 miles (+15,345)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 101,198 miles
- Test number
- 120564430713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,853 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 85,853 miles
- Test number
- 785122007680
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail85,849 miles (+12,935)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,849 miles
- Test number
- 896113557139
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass72,914 miles (+6,938)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 72,914 miles
- Test number
- 124780291019
- AdvisoryLower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front slight chip/mark to windscreen ,not affecting drivers view
Pass65,976 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 65,976 miles
- Test number
- 750576989307
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Fail65,932 miles (+5,245)1 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,932 miles
- Test number
- 924969826762
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant low
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components corroded
Pass60,687 miles (+5,595)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 60,687 miles
- Test number
- 114640571892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,092 miles (+7,174)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 55,092 miles
- Test number
- 573936548941
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass47,918 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 47,918 miles
- Test number
- 156420503282
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
Fail47,916 miles (+1,524)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,916 miles
- Test number
- 520958649635
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding
Pass46,392 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 46,392 miles
- Test number
- 141774515959
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
Fail46,390 miles (+1,837)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,390 miles
- Test number
- 728907117826
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- FailureOffside front brake binding WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and rear (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass44,553 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 44,553 miles
- Test number
- 422868861926
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail44,552 miles (+5,537)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,552 miles
- Test number
- 835234823226
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass39,015 miles (+4,289)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 39,015 miles
- Test number
- 925538054267
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteStonechips on windscreen
Pass34,726 miles (+10)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 34,726 miles
- Test number
- 759813763270
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail34,716 miles (+3,529)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,716 miles
- Test number
- 945741963200
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass31,187 miles (+4,392)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 31,187 miles
- Test number
- 987810952278
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 26,795 miles
- Test number
- 909795941290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,795 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,795 miles
- Test number
- 887455641288
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L40 DCO
- Does L40 DCO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DCO is valid until 26 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 DCO?
- The MOT on L40 DCO is valid until 26 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 DCO done?
- L40 DCO was recorded at 131,279 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 7,173 miles a year.
- Has L40 DCO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 DCO has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L40 DCO 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 DCO find?
- L40 DCO passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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