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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L41 SVCMOT history

L41 SVC is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 5 Jan 1994. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 173,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2025.

L41 SVC red Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 Apr 2023
Mileage
173,533 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L41 SVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
5 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

L41 SVC was last recorded at 173,533 miles on 18 Aug 2025, 1,362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,171 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,362 miles
Average per year
1,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 173,533 miles
  • 2022 – 172,171 miles
  • 2020 – 170,375 miles
  • 2018 – 169,573 miles
  • 2017 – 164,133 miles
  • 2016 – 159,042 miles
  • 2008 – 152,688 miles
  • 2006 – 148,019 miles
  • 2005 – 140,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,533 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoot floor to crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area
  • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,533 miles (+1,362)9 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,533 miles
    Test number
    559052046707
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle diff cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot floor to crossmember corroded but not in a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryChassis slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/f inner wheel arches slightly corroded

  2. Pass172,171 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    172,171 miles
    Test number
    645996746132
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle joint seals slightly misted
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak / mist of unknown origin

  3. Fail172,171 miles (+1,796)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,171 miles
    Test number
    854213487163
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront axle joint seals slightly misted
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak / mist of unknown origin

  4. Pass170,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    170,375 miles
    Test number
    752223912768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,375 miles (+802)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,375 miles
    Test number
    884088834944
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySTEERING WHEEL NOT IN ALIGNMENT WITH ROAD WHEELS

  6. Pass169,573 miles (+5,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,573 miles
    Test number
    150783959258
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight leak

  7. Pass164,133 miles (+5,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    164,133 miles
    Test number
    220713591235
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass159,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    159,042 miles
    Test number
    793577376842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail159,039 miles (+6,351)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,039 miles
    Test number
    713564987327
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner door arch (5.2.6)

  10. Pass152,688 miles (+4,669)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    152,688 miles
    Test number
    140185928439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass148,019 miles (+7,746)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    148,019 miles
    Test number
    292109446351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s door mirror cracked not affecting view to rear

  12. Pass140,273 miles (+262)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    140,273 miles
    Test number
    754450355374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail140,011 miles9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    952336035314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Questions about L41 SVC

Does L41 SVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L41 SVC expired on 19 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L41 SVC?
The MOT on L41 SVC expired on 19 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L41 SVC done?
L41 SVC was recorded at 173,533 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2025, an average of 1,701 miles a year.
Has L41 SVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L41 SVC has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L41 SVC 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 L41 SVC find?
L41 SVC failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2025 with 9 major defects and 5 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside side repeater not working; offside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor, and 11 more.

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