
Land Rover Discovery
Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc
L43 STCMOT history
L43 STC is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 207,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 207,016 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,854 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L43 STC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 1 Aug 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L43 STC was last recorded at 207,016 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 204,879 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,137 miles
- Average per year
- 4,854 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 207,016 miles
- 2025 – 204,879 miles
- 2024 – 201,026 miles
- 2023 – 200,839 miles
- 2022 – 198,171 miles
- 2021 – 195,269 miles
- 2020 – 191,555 miles
- 2019 – 188,429 miles
- 2018 – 182,681 miles
- 2017 – 174,084 miles
- 2016 – 167,970 miles
- 2015 – 162,234 miles
- 2014 – 158,432 miles
- 2013 – 152,511 miles
- 2012 – 147,384 miles
- 2011 – 134,400 miles
- 2010 – 125,467 miles
- 2009 – 117,130 miles
- 2008 – 115,442 miles
- 2007 – 112,102 miles
- 2006 – 108,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Steering box has seepage
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017
Full MOT history
28 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,016 miles (+2,137)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 207,016 miles
- Test number
- 919293250303
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass204,879 miles (+3,853)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 204,879 miles
- Test number
- 173712407635
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass201,026 miles (+187)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 201,026 miles
- Test number
- 155633150502
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass200,839 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 200,839 miles
- Test number
- 410140261573
- AdvisorySlight corrosion starting in places
Pass198,171 miles (+2,902)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 198,171 miles
- Test number
- 680006011783
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn
- AdvisorySpherical joint has play o/s/f
Pass195,269 miles (+3,714)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 195,269 miles
- Test number
- 532652698394
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank damp
- AdvisorySlight smell of fuel from under bonnet
Pass191,555 miles (+3,126)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 191,555 miles
- Test number
- 833525629351
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass188,429 miles (+5,748)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 188,429 miles
- Test number
- 115298111766
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisorySlight power steering fluid leak
Pass182,681 miles (+8,597)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 182,681 miles
- Test number
- 683322363266
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth sides rear shocks upper bushes slight play
- AdvisoryN/s/f flexi brake hose starting to perish
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
- AdvisoryRear diff damp
Pass174,084 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 174,084 miles
- Test number
- 329674058505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,982 miles (+6,012)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,982 miles
- Test number
- 714921644891
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Pass167,970 miles (+5,736)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 167,970 miles
- Test number
- 884055608480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,234 miles (+3,802)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2016
- Odometer
- 162,234 miles
- Test number
- 938568045118
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass158,432 miles (+10)7 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 158,432 miles
- Test number
- 159831074109
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery secured using plastic ties
- NoteBoot floor severely corroded
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteExtensive welding repairs to o/s and n/s outer sills
- NoteO/s outer sill panel corroded
- NoteRear transverse panel corroded
- NoteVarious underside panelling corroded
Fail158,422 miles (+5,911)13 failures7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,422 miles
- Test number
- 558351464157
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBattery secured using plastic ties
- NoteBoot floor severely corroded
- NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
- NoteVarious underside panelling corroded
Pass152,511 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 152,511 miles
- Test number
- 189860893152
- NoteRear boot floor corroded
Fail152,511 miles (+5,127)12 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,511 miles
- Test number
- 245472283427
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- NoteRear boot floor corroded
Pass147,384 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 147,384 miles
- Test number
- 738375182187
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail147,384 miles (+12,984)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,384 miles
- Test number
- 648397072110
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass134,400 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 134,400 miles
- Test number
- 555431381180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,379 miles (+8,912)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,379 miles
- Test number
- 358788771132
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass125,467 miles (+94)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 125,467 miles
- Test number
- 402399970166
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteN/s headlamp slightly loose
- NoteNo n/s mirror glass
Fail125,373 miles (+8,243)12 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,373 miles
- Test number
- 201820170173
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteN/s headlamp slightly loose
- NoteNo n/s mirror glass
Pass117,130 miles (+1,688)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 117,130 miles
- Test number
- 290558049440
- NoteGeneral under body corrossion
Pass115,442 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 115,442 miles
- Test number
- 300904758181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,102 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 112,102 miles
- Test number
- 164634067106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,102 miles (+3,639)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,102 miles
- Test number
- 691874167155
- Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass108,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 108,463 miles
- Test number
- 260711176135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L43 STC
- Does L43 STC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L43 STC is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L43 STC?
- The MOT on L43 STC is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L43 STC done?
- L43 STC was recorded at 207,016 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,854 miles a year.
- Has L43 STC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L43 STC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2017.
- Has the mileage on L43 STC 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 L43 STC find?
- L43 STC passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.
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