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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

L40 MEWMOT history

L40 MEW is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,475 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

L40 MEW blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,475 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MEW was last recorded at 156,475 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 741 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,734 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
741 miles
Average per year
7,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,475 miles
  • 2025 – 155,734 miles
  • 2024 – 155,153 miles
  • 2023 – 150,624 miles
  • 2022 – 143,222 miles
  • 2021 – 136,329 miles
  • 2019 – 122,414 miles
  • 2018 – 107,364 miles
  • 2017 – 95,327 miles
  • 2016 – 80,980 miles
  • 2015 – 74,375 miles
  • 2014 – 69,077 miles
  • 2013 – 63,403 miles
  • 2012 – 57,866 miles
  • 2011 – 50,558 miles
  • 2010 – 41,224 miles
  • 2009 – 33,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,475 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,475 miles (+741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,475 miles
    Test number
    935828813841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding slightly

  2. Pass155,734 miles (+581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,734 miles
    Test number
    646054580125
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,153 miles (+4,529)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    155,153 miles
    Test number
    362635705212
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bumper reflector missing

  4. Pass150,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    150,624 miles
    Test number
    111887981819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail150,624 miles (+495)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,624 miles
    Test number
    393636024484
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  6. Fail150,129 miles (+6,907)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    619827702354
    • MajorNearside Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    527183212872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,222 miles (+51)1 dangerous2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    224324854266
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail143,171 miles (+6,842)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,171 miles
    Test number
    450971129693
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,329 miles (+13,915)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,329 miles
    Test number
    237652351149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,414 miles (+15,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,414 miles
    Test number
    619664325091
    • AdvisorySuspension Light On On Dash

  12. Pass107,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,364 miles
    Test number
    536602711179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail107,362 miles (+12,035)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,362 miles
    Test number
    359505100954
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,327 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    849210295376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter edge of nearside front tyre worn

  15. Fail95,327 miles (+14,347)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,327 miles
    Test number
    848560863437
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter edge of nearside front tyre worn

  16. Pass80,980 miles (+1,285)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    80,980 miles
    Test number
    373281680677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass79,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    824871872094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint hub side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre support mount worn

  18. Fail79,695 miles (+5,320)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,695 miles
    Test number
    105838273337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rose joint hub side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPropshaft centre support mount worn

  19. Pass74,375 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,375 miles
    Test number
    268645685042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,077 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    325888574084
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail69,077 miles (+5,674)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,077 miles
    Test number
    959008674031
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass63,403 miles (+5,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,403 miles
    Test number
    158733973419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,866 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    915609182092
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  24. Fail57,866 miles (+7,308)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    889169182093
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  25. Pass50,558 miles (+9,334)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,558 miles
    Test number
    155840491027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    422969480040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail41,224 miles (+7,966)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,224 miles
    Test number
    720524980081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail33,258 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    122211549151
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass33,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    33,258 miles
    Test number
    201011949456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 MEW

Does L40 MEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MEW is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MEW?
The MOT on L40 MEW is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MEW done?
L40 MEW was recorded at 156,475 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 7,195 miles a year.
Has L40 MEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MEW has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 MEW 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 MEW find?
L40 MEW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake binding slightly.

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