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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc

L40 NOBMOT history

L40 NOB is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 170,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L40 NOB green 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,972 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 NOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 NOB was last recorded at 170,972 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,451 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,521 miles
Average per year
6,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,972 miles
  • 2025 – 164,451 miles
  • 2024 – 152,438 miles
  • 2023 – 139,394 miles
  • 2022 – 139,188 miles
  • 2021 – 137,715 miles
  • 2020 – 135,805 miles
  • 2019 – 133,099 miles
  • 2018 – 125,789 miles
  • 2017 – 119,604 miles
  • 2016 – 112,416 miles
  • 2015 – 105,114 miles
  • 2014 – 99,114 miles
  • 2013 – 92,659 miles
  • 2012 – 86,227 miles
  • 2011 – 78,648 miles
  • 2010 – 70,003 miles
  • 2009 – 61,033 miles
  • 2008 – 54,686 miles
  • 2007 – 48,460 miles
  • 2006 – 42,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,972 miles
    Test number
    669359274133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,972 miles (+6,521)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,972 miles
    Test number
    763191715967
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass164,451 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    164,451 miles
    Test number
    740422647277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail164,450 miles (+12,012)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,450 miles
    Test number
    752908830938
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Pass152,438 miles (+13,044)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    152,438 miles
    Test number
    510486506289
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,394 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,394 miles
    Test number
    772634411003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,366 miles (+178)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,366 miles
    Test number
    465059441398
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer hub oil seal leak.

  8. Pass139,188 miles (+1,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,188 miles
    Test number
    216169937903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub oil seal leaking but not affecting brakes

  9. Pass137,715 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,715 miles
    Test number
    463177675886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail137,709 miles (+1,904)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,709 miles
    Test number
    644576024033
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass135,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,805 miles
    Test number
    451832635878
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail135,801 miles (+2,702)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,801 miles
    Test number
    474046910645
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind top shocker (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass133,099 miles (+7,310)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    133,099 miles
    Test number
    782009762308
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  14. Pass125,789 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    125,789 miles
    Test number
    381851204343
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail125,789 miles (+6,185)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,789 miles
    Test number
    445540184111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass119,604 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,604 miles
    Test number
    487246963779
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNear side front suspension ball joint noisey
    • AdvisoryOff side rear and near side rear chassis rails corroded

  17. Fail119,604 miles (+7,188)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,604 miles
    Test number
    495777011539
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • AdvisoryNear side front suspension ball joint noisey
    • AdvisoryOff side rear and near side rear chassis rails corroded

  18. Pass112,416 miles (+7,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,416 miles
    Test number
    896363699922
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass105,114 miles (+6,000)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,114 miles
    Test number
    336772915261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail99,114 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    489720724212
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass99,114 miles (+6,455)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,114 miles
    Test number
    625640824207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass92,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    657354713258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,659 miles (+6,432)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,659 miles
    Test number
    868822513243
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing on inner edge

  24. Pass86,227 miles (+7,579)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    86,227 miles
    Test number
    137739522210
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail78,648 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,648 miles
    Test number
    457711811223
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass78,648 miles (+8,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,648 miles
    Test number
    865471011223
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass70,003 miles (+8,970)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,003 miles
    Test number
    810718220274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass61,033 miles (+6,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    61,033 miles
    Test number
    822057319203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass54,686 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    54,686 miles
    Test number
    652928818252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass48,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    48,460 miles
    Test number
    332945027267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  31. Pass111,746 miles (+69,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    111,746 miles
    Test number
    874965727287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  32. Pass42,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,364 miles
    Test number
    230169516292
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about L40 NOB

Does L40 NOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 NOB is valid until 5 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 NOB?
The MOT on L40 NOB is valid until 5 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 NOB done?
L40 NOB was recorded at 170,972 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,383 miles a year.
Has L40 NOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 NOB has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 NOB 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 NOB find?
L40 NOB passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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