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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,993 cc

L40 WFRMOT history

L40 WFR is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 238,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L40 WFR grey 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
238,829 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 WFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 WFR was last recorded at 238,829 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,790 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
11,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,829 miles
  • 2025 – 230,914 miles
  • 2024 – 220,915 miles
  • 2023 – 209,314 miles
  • 2022 – 199,990 miles
  • 2021 – 191,377 miles
  • 2020 – 183,744 miles
  • 2019 – 174,758 miles
  • 2018 – 164,376 miles
  • 2017 – 153,586 miles
  • 2016 – 144,870 miles
  • 2015 – 131,336 miles
  • 2014 – 122,272 miles
  • 2013 – 106,589 miles
  • 2012 – 82,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,829 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,829 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    238,829 miles
    Test number
    363548031823
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail238,790 miles (+7,876)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,790 miles
    Test number
    563390817978
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass230,914 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    230,914 miles
    Test number
    548207508757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Fail230,910 miles (+9,995)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,910 miles
    Test number
    536014161913
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. Pass220,915 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    220,915 miles
    Test number
    871038484681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass209,314 miles (+9,324)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    209,314 miles
    Test number
    517901966893
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass199,990 miles (+8,613)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    199,990 miles
    Test number
    904702414625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass191,377 miles (+138)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    191,377 miles
    Test number
    436063798507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail191,239 miles (+7,495)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,239 miles
    Test number
    283896346401
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers smear slightly
  10. Pass183,744 miles (+8,986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    183,744 miles
    Test number
    435535599213
    • MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured investor extension lead runs through door jam but unplugged so no chance of sorting out (4.11 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass174,758 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,758 miles
    Test number
    860213241995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass164,376 miles (+10,790)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,376 miles
    Test number
    307201097137
    • AdvisoryFront Nearside & offside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside 225-50-20-109Y (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Nearside & offside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some underside and engine bay components.
  13. Pass153,586 miles (+8,716)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,586 miles
    Test number
    791958921638
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  14. Pass144,870 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    144,870 miles
    Test number
    371983883602
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  15. Fail144,866 miles (+13,530)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,866 miles
    Test number
    775047363660
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
  16. Pass131,336 miles (+9,064)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    131,336 miles
    Test number
    646081912861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass122,272 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,272 miles
    Test number
    817686554264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,248 miles (+15,659)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,248 miles
    Test number
    867065754206
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  19. Pass106,589 miles (+24,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    106,589 miles
    Test number
    857883433276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass82,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,263 miles
    Test number
    849271252279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 WFR

Does L40 WFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 WFR is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 WFR?
The MOT on L40 WFR is valid until 19 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 WFR done?
L40 WFR was recorded at 238,829 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 11,091 miles a year.
Has L40 WFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 WFR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L40 WFR 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 WFR find?
L40 WFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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