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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

L40 JEFMOT history

L40 JEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 122,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

L40 JEF silver 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 5 Nov 2027
Mileage
122,710 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 JEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 JEF was last recorded at 122,710 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,066 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,644 miles
Average per year
5,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,710 miles
  • 2025 – 120,066 miles
  • 2024 – 118,018 miles
  • 2023 – 114,091 miles
  • 2022 – 110,229 miles
  • 2021 – 105,939 miles
  • 2020 – 101,385 miles
  • 2019 – 96,607 miles
  • 2018 – 92,913 miles
  • 2017 – 86,723 miles
  • 2016 – 77,554 miles
  • 2015 – 75,652 miles
  • 2014 – 68,843 miles
  • 2013 – 61,121 miles
  • 2012 – 52,868 miles
  • 2011 – 37,740 miles
  • 2010 – 30,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,710 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components undersealed
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

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 and rear suspension components under sealed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass122,710 miles (+2,644)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    122,710 miles
    Test number
    739945586174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components undersealed
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  2. Pass120,066 miles (+2,048)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    120,066 miles
    Test number
    442167295088
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis under sealed front to rear
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components under sealed

  3. Pass118,018 miles (+3,927)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,018 miles
    Test number
    142574505364
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components under sealed

  4. Pass114,091 miles (+3,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    114,091 miles
    Test number
    293097686237
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension components under sealed

  5. Pass110,229 miles (+4,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,229 miles
    Test number
    737772694004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass105,939 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,939 miles
    Test number
    262280467575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,385 miles (+4,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    101,385 miles
    Test number
    463473070747
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  8. Pass96,607 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,607 miles
    Test number
    704296497475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,913 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    855411492960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,895 miles (+6,172)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,895 miles
    Test number
    170836521445
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,723 miles (+9,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,723 miles
    Test number
    689674524454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass77,554 miles (+1,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    836860743663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    265330073843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,652 miles (+6,809)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,652 miles
    Test number
    161489438695
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass68,843 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,843 miles
    Test number
    525269724352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,783 miles (+7,662)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,783 miles
    Test number
    269388524368
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass61,121 miles (+8,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    518810843378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass52,868 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    148035742389
    • 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)

  19. Pass44,733 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,733 miles
    Test number
    237804402039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,740 miles (+7,356)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,740 miles
    Test number
    176325021058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,384 miles
    Test number
    150355720008
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about L40 JEF

Does L40 JEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 JEF is valid until 5 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 JEF?
The MOT on L40 JEF is valid until 5 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 JEF done?
L40 JEF was recorded at 122,710 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,516 miles a year.
Has L40 JEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 JEF has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on L40 JEF 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 JEF find?
L40 JEF passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; front and rear suspension components undersealed; rear brake back plates corroded.

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