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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 2,993 cc

L40 SUVMOT history

L40 SUV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 13 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,991 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

L40 SUV 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 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,991 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SUV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
13 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SUV was last recorded at 95,991 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 5,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,111 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,880 miles
Average per year
6,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,991 miles
  • 2025 – 90,111 miles
  • 2024 – 84,208 miles
  • 2023 – 77,593 miles
  • 2022 – 70,914 miles
  • 2021 – 60,886 miles
  • 2020 – 55,462 miles
  • 2019 – 45,107 miles
  • 2018 – 40,436 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,991 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 12 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,991 miles (+5,880)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,991 miles
    Test number
    735046994106
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass90,111 miles (+5,903)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    426749082673
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass84,208 miles (+6,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    84,208 miles
    Test number
    927475258470
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  4. Pass77,593 miles (+6,679)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,593 miles
    Test number
    409064205099
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass70,914 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,914 miles
    Test number
    317251862357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,913 miles (+2,532)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,913 miles
    Test number
    597802833818
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (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))
  7. Pass68,381 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,381 miles
    Test number
    634656345932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail68,380 miles (+7,494)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    154166156834
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass60,886 miles (+5,424)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    60,886 miles
    Test number
    208487595060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySide steps heavily corroded and holed
  10. Pass55,462 miles (+10,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    858227372156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass45,107 miles (+4,671)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    987393049149
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively ridged and worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear some corrosion brake pipes
  12. Pass40,436 miles (+2,385)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    543875972675
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  13. Pass38,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,051 miles
    Test number
    442345748634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SUV

Does L40 SUV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SUV is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SUV?
The MOT on L40 SUV is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SUV done?
L40 SUV was recorded at 95,991 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 6,725 miles a year.
Has L40 SUV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SUV has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on L40 SUV 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 SUV find?
L40 SUV passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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