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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L45 AKLMOT history

L45 AKL is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

L45 AKL green 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 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,379 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L45 AKL
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 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L45 AKL was last recorded at 132,379 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,823 miles · 12 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,556 miles
Average per year
3,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,379 miles
  • 2024 – 129,823 miles
  • 2022 – 127,637 miles
  • 2021 – 122,686 miles
  • 2019 – 119,602 miles
  • 2018 – 109,457 miles
  • 2017 – 104,563 miles
  • 2015 – 98,587 miles
  • 2014 – 93,355 miles
  • 2013 – 89,216 miles
  • 2012 – 82,281 miles
  • 2011 – 75,172 miles
  • 2010 – 71,216 miles
  • 2009 – 67,473 miles
  • 2008 – 62,088 miles
  • 2007 – 59,784 miles
  • 2006 – 58,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,379 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion

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.

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,379 miles (+2,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,379 miles
    Test number
    481319626033
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corrosion
  2. Pass129,823 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,823 miles
    Test number
    573913764870
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail129,801 miles (+2,164)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,801 miles
    Test number
    686239842626
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both NS and OS. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass127,637 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,637 miles
    Test number
    698129174759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass122,686 miles (+68)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,686 miles
    Test number
    287336891850
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion to underbody
  6. Fail122,618 miles (+3,016)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,618 miles
    Test number
    371934161313
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorosion to underbody
  7. Pass119,602 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    119,602 miles
    Test number
    131613474866
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail119,602 miles (+10,145)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,602 miles
    Test number
    339771358422
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass109,457 miles (+4,894)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,457 miles
    Test number
    696851370634
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  10. Pass104,563 miles (+5,976)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,563 miles
    Test number
    523796053752
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre perished
  11. Pass98,587 miles (+5,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,587 miles
    Test number
    314994314729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  12. Pass93,355 miles (+4,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,355 miles
    Test number
    339739934277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
  13. Pass89,216 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    345126053474
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail89,216 miles (+6,935)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,216 miles
    Test number
    997174923292
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass82,281 miles (+7,109)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    265829322201
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear pads low
  16. Pass75,172 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,172 miles
    Test number
    259657321291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,216 miles (+3,743)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,216 miles
    Test number
    533040330203
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear road springs corroded
  18. Pass67,473 miles (+5,385)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,473 miles
    Test number
    674119329235
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and worn
    • NoteSmall chips in both sides of windscreen
  19. Pass62,088 miles (+2,304)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,088 miles
    Test number
    790878928299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls and tread
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewalls and tread
  20. Pass59,784 miles (+1,492)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,784 miles
    Test number
    511687827221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass58,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    58,292 miles
    Test number
    654768926250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L45 AKL

Does L45 AKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L45 AKL is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L45 AKL?
The MOT on L45 AKL is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L45 AKL done?
L45 AKL was recorded at 132,379 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,674 miles a year.
Has L45 AKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L45 AKL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on L45 AKL 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 L45 AKL find?
L45 AKL passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear coil spring corroded both sides, and 1 more.

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