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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L40 DRTMOT history

L40 DRT is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 204,467 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

L40 DRT blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
204,467 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DRT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DRT was last recorded at 204,467 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 11,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,853 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
11,614 miles
Average per year
10,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 204,467 miles
  • 2025 – 192,853 miles
  • 2024 – 179,570 miles
  • 2023 – 165,030 miles
  • 2022 – 153,786 miles
  • 2021 – 142,692 miles
  • 2020 – 131,867 miles
  • 2019 – 129,832 miles
  • 2018 – 123,498 miles
  • 2017 – 114,924 miles
  • 2016 – 106,783 miles
  • 2015 – 98,691 miles
  • 2014 – 89,481 miles
  • 2013 – 78,724 miles
  • 2012 – 67,178 miles
  • 2011 – 54,430 miles
  • 2010 – 41,855 miles
  • 2009 – 31,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,467 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,467 miles (+11,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    204,467 miles
    Test number
    632531696023
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. Pass192,853 miles (+13,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    192,853 miles
    Test number
    757316245378
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake cable to fully secure
  3. Pass179,570 miles (+136)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,570 miles
    Test number
    440456667929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail179,434 miles (+14,404)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,434 miles
    Test number
    501038699034
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass165,030 miles (+475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,030 miles
    Test number
    112742181946
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail164,555 miles (+10,769)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,555 miles
    Test number
    690910310016
    • MajorCentral Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass153,786 miles (+11,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,786 miles
    Test number
    328696247463
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass142,692 miles (+10,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,692 miles
    Test number
    753661095457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass131,867 miles (+2,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    193617015153
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear warning message
  10. Pass129,832 miles (+6,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,832 miles
    Test number
    859833410087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass123,498 miles (+8,574)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,498 miles
    Test number
    160765120266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,924 miles (+8,141)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,924 miles
    Test number
    564373070515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,783 miles (+8,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,783 miles
    Test number
    168043708355
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Pass98,691 miles (+9,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    98,691 miles
    Test number
    848947205036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass89,481 miles (+10,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,481 miles
    Test number
    288308904073
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
  16. Pass78,724 miles (+11,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    78,724 miles
    Test number
    198970213080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass67,178 miles (+12,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,178 miles
    Test number
    949844502032
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass54,430 miles (+12,575)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    646762311075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,855 miles (+10,049)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    41,855 miles
    Test number
    282509300018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,806 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    31,806 miles
    Test number
    811875209018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail31,805 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,805 miles
    Test number
    600305709006
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L40 DRT

Does L40 DRT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 DRT is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 DRT?
The MOT on L40 DRT is valid until 2 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 DRT done?
L40 DRT was recorded at 204,467 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 10,071 miles a year.
Has L40 DRT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DRT has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 DRT 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 DRT find?
L40 DRT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear wheel bearing has slight play.

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