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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,495 cc

L40 LMEMOT history

L40 LME is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 150,833 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2025.

L40 LME blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,833 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LME was last recorded at 150,833 miles on 15 Oct 2025, 9,595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,238 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
9,595 miles
Average per year
5,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,833 miles
  • 2024 – 141,238 miles
  • 2023 – 137,674 miles
  • 2022 – 136,349 miles
  • 2021 – 134,986 miles
  • 2020 – 131,684 miles
  • 2018 – 126,075 miles
  • 2017 – 117,491 miles
  • 2016 – 114,428 miles
  • 2015 – 111,643 miles
  • 2014 – 109,522 miles
  • 2013 – 107,842 miles
  • 2012 – 102,148 miles
  • 2011 – 93,923 miles
  • 2010 – 86,088 miles
  • 2009 – 77,324 miles
  • 2008 – 68,996 miles
  • 2007 – 60,658 miles
  • 2006 – 52,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,833 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tie bar bush worn.

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.

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,833 miles (+9,595)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    150,833 miles
    Test number
    505662646006
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tie bar bush worn.

  2. Pass141,238 miles (+3,564)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    194892018286
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryFumes in cab.

  3. Pass137,674 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    137,674 miles
    Test number
    477256714700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,349 miles (+1,363)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,349 miles
    Test number
    169731755514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,986 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    134,986 miles
    Test number
    122325136595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass131,684 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    131,684 miles
    Test number
    355445986906
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Fail131,680 miles (+5,605)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,680 miles
    Test number
    978915547344
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Pass126,075 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    126,075 miles
    Test number
    226339279621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,179 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,179 miles
    Test number
    534238693940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,491 miles (+3,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    117,491 miles
    Test number
    163492098567
    • AdvisoryCentral Outer Body has slight corrosion both outer sills coroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNumber plates have colour in letters

  11. Pass114,428 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    172190757096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,643 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    111,643 miles
    Test number
    389339885121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass109,522 miles (+1,680)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    109,522 miles
    Test number
    816505694189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDampness in area of steering box

  14. Pass107,842 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    167412213393
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail107,842 miles (+5,694)7 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,842 miles
    Test number
    749361113304
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass102,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    748204312333
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail102,148 miles (+8,225)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    409173712497
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass93,923 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    989985311359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail93,923 miles (+7,835)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,923 miles
    Test number
    446972411376
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass86,088 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,088 miles
    Test number
    621365910326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail86,078 miles (+8,754)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,078 miles
    Test number
    621424810352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    174880719375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,324 miles (+8,328)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    141440419314
    • DangerousSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass68,996 miles (+8,338)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,996 miles
    Test number
    584789698206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass60,658 miles (+184)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,658 miles
    Test number
    301231827380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail60,474 miles (+8,455)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,474 miles
    Test number
    494084317338
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

  27. Pass52,019 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    472377926432
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  28. Pass84,313 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,313 km
    Test number
    441578436244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

Questions about L40 LME

Does L40 LME currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 LME expired on 17 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 LME?
The MOT on L40 LME expired on 17 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 LME done?
L40 LME was recorded at 150,833 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2025, an average of 5,230 miles a year.
Has L40 LME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LME has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 LME 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 LME find?
L40 LME passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front tie bar bush worn..

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