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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L43 DOKMOT history

L43 DOK is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 2 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 92,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

L43 DOK 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 30 Apr 2026
Mileage
92,853 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L43 DOK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
2 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L43 DOK was last recorded at 92,853 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2016: 90,138 miles, lower than 90,404 miles on 17 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,658 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,853 miles
  • 2024 – 92,658 miles
  • 2022 – 92,658 miles
  • 2021 – 92,658 miles
  • 2020 – 92,658 miles
  • 2016 – 90,138 miles
  • 2011 – 90,404 miles
  • 2010 – 89,148 miles
  • 2008 – 87,912 miles
  • 2007 – 86,079 miles
  • 2006 – 82,120 miles
  • 2005 – 78,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,853 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2007

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,853 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    92,853 miles
    Test number
    834792043860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    586813897506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,658 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    549867120745
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside general corrosion

  4. Pass92,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    220495833206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass92,658 miles (+2,520)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,658 miles
    Test number
    601590038909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle covered with underseal

  6. Pass90,138 miles (-266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,138 miles
    Test number
    919659699883
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySligh play in rear paddle bushes

  7. Pass90,404 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    90,404 miles
    Test number
    827551451389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail90,403 miles (+1,255)3 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    406187731496
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteFront body mountings and inner wings have corrosion but not structural
    • NoteLight misting of oil, offside front swivel housing
    • NoteRear halfshafts missing exposing wheel bearings to dirt and water
    • NoteRear propshaft missing
    • NoteVehicle is dirty
    • NoteWater leak
    • NoteWinch and big tyres fitted

  9. Pass89,148 miles (+4)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    112501600372
    • NoteRear inner arches corroded general underbody corrosion rear valance corroded front bearings slight play steering slight play centre drag link slight play

  10. Fail89,144 miles (+1,232)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,144 miles
    Test number
    281190500341
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteRear inner arches corroded general underbody corrosion rear valance corroded front bearings slight play steering slight play centre drag link slight play

  11. Pass87,912 miles (+194)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,912 miles
    Test number
    834452268282
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChassis / roadsprings corrodeed
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteEngine oily
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint greasy
    • NoteSlight binding n/s/r wheel
    • NoteSlight play at front wheels
    • NoteSlight play steering arm balljoints
    • NoteTravel in footbrake

  12. Fail87,718 miles (+1,639)3 failures8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    754112548209
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteChassis and road springs corroded
    • NoteChip on screen
    • NoteN/s/f and o/s/f brakepipes corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tractor joint greasy
    • NoteO/s/r brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear shock dust covers corroded through
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f wheel

  13. Pass86,079 miles (+3,959)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    86,079 miles
    Test number
    121303257240
    • NoteSEE PREVIOUS VT 30

  14. Fail82,120 miles1 failure8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    984322947277
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteOFF SIDE REAR BUMP STOP MISSING

  15. Pass82,120 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    441291646265
    • NoteSEE PREVIOUS VT 30.

  16. Fail82,120 miles (+3,196)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,120 miles
    Test number
    900070136213
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  17. Pass78,924 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    78,924 miles
    Test number
    313169435265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about L43 DOK

Does L43 DOK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L43 DOK expired on 30 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L43 DOK?
The MOT on L43 DOK expired on 30 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L43 DOK done?
L43 DOK was recorded at 92,853 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 709 miles a year.
Has L43 DOK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L43 DOK has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2011.
Has the mileage on L43 DOK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L43 DOK find?
L43 DOK passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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