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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L40 RSEMOT history

L40 RSE is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 168,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L40 RSE black 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 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,016 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 RSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 RSE was last recorded at 168,016 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 18,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,523 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
18,493 miles
Average per year
8,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,016 miles
  • 2025 – 149,523 miles
  • 2024 – 135,452 miles
  • 2023 – 122,038 miles
  • 2021 – 113,167 miles
  • 2020 – 112,760 miles
  • 2019 – 108,820 miles
  • 2018 – 105,560 miles
  • 2017 – 100,362 miles
  • 2016 – 94,959 miles
  • 2015 – 87,843 miles
  • 2014 – 82,967 miles
  • 2013 – 77,332 miles
  • 2012 – 58,104 miles
  • 2011 – 39,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,016 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,016 miles (+18,493)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,016 miles
    Test number
    635733673285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,523 miles (+14,071)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    149,523 miles
    Test number
    112936166720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass135,452 miles (+13,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    135,452 miles
    Test number
    960085085650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass122,038 miles (+1,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    122,038 miles
    Test number
    344472225227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,453 miles (+7,286)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,453 miles
    Test number
    811509984355
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,167 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,167 miles
    Test number
    525713621965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail113,164 miles (+404)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    321411559362
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass112,760 miles (+3,940)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    112,760 miles
    Test number
    686592889698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,820 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,820 miles
    Test number
    115586386160
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,560 miles (+5,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    105,560 miles
    Test number
    600076631908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,362 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    100,362 miles
    Test number
    381688606853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail100,345 miles (+5,386)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,345 miles
    Test number
    293593330537
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush .inner (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded 2x front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass94,959 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,959 miles
    Test number
    864082700971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,952 miles (+7,109)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    524968732325
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam headlamp fall off water (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass87,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    663265119142
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail87,843 miles (+4,876)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    998777896464
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass82,967 miles (+5,635)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,967 miles
    Test number
    589846234339
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on the inner edge.

  18. Pass77,332 miles (+19,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    488715423389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,104 miles (+18,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,104 miles
    Test number
    705637922346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass39,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    746409621362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 RSE

Does L40 RSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 RSE is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 RSE?
The MOT on L40 RSE is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 RSE done?
L40 RSE was recorded at 168,016 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,691 miles a year.
Has L40 RSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 RSE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 RSE 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 RSE find?
L40 RSE passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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