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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L40 YBXMOT history

L40 YBX is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 213,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

L40 YBX 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 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
213,509 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 YBX
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
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 YBX was last recorded at 213,509 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 6,541 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,968 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6,541 miles
Average per year
11,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 213,509 miles
  • 2024 – 196,679 miles
  • 2023 – 188,765 miles
  • 2022 – 179,621 miles
  • 2021 – 167,587 miles
  • 2020 – 160,398 miles
  • 2018 – 146,363 miles
  • 2017 – 133,746 miles
  • 2016 – 118,746 miles
  • 2015 – 111,733 miles
  • 2014 – 102,363 miles
  • 2013 – 94,154 miles
  • 2012 – 73,227 miles
  • 2011 – 51,364 miles
  • 2010 – 38,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,509 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,509 miles (+6,541)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    213,509 miles
    Test number
    998948210808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,968 miles (+10,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    206,968 miles
    Test number
    814032005304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  3. Pass196,679 miles (+7,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,679 miles
    Test number
    997994200546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass188,765 miles (+9,144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    188,765 miles
    Test number
    611395208623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass179,621 miles (+12,034)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    179,621 miles
    Test number
    279174999931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass167,587 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    167,587 miles
    Test number
    196248575313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail167,582 miles (+7,184)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,582 miles
    Test number
    977461847447
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass160,398 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    160,398 miles
    Test number
    456921560284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,363 miles (+12,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    146,363 miles
    Test number
    991932996322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass133,746 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    944560746595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,746 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    118,746 miles
    Test number
    723296618222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,733 miles (+7,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,733 miles
    Test number
    981538763716
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass111,733 miles (+9,370)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    111,733 miles
    Test number
    126958634156
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joint
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  14. Pass102,363 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    298177054362
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail102,363 miles (+8,209)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,363 miles
    Test number
    486857454498
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass94,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    528975463395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Fail94,154 miles (+20,927)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    729955763337
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass73,227 miles (+21,863)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,227 miles
    Test number
    475586052307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    346293861338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail51,364 miles (+13,134)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,364 miles
    Test number
    108103361306
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  21. Pass38,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    292497440348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 YBX

Does L40 YBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 YBX is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L40 YBX?
The MOT on L40 YBX is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 YBX done?
L40 YBX was recorded at 213,509 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 11,674 miles a year.
Has L40 YBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 YBX has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on L40 YBX 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 YBX find?
L40 YBX passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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