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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L46 TNJMOT history

L46 TNJ is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 3 Dec 1993. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 118,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

L46 TNJ 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 6 May 2026
Mileage
118,699 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L46 TNJ
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
3 Dec 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L46 TNJ was last recorded at 118,699 miles on 7 May 2025, 3,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,852 miles · 19 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,847 miles
Average per year
1,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,699 miles
  • 2021 – 114,852 miles
  • 2013 – 113,223 miles
  • 2011 – 112,662 miles
  • 2010 – 111,939 miles
  • 2009 – 110,105 miles
  • 2008 – 109,024 miles
  • 2007 – 104,503 miles
  • 2006 – 98,930 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,699 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryUnderside has sighns of welding repair
  • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,699 miles (+3,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    859480897514
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnderside has sighns of welding repair
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily undersealed
  2. Pass114,852 miles (+1,629)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    114,852 miles
    Test number
    397841017228
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront disks pitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily under sealed
  3. Pass113,223 miles (+561)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    728988573078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass112,662 miles (+723)6 advisories10 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    585815831295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBoth front body mounts corroding
    • NoteCorrosion forming nearside rear seat belt area
    • NoteCorrosion to nearside rear body mount
    • NoteExcessive oil leak
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteNearside rear body floor pan corroded
    • NoteNearside rear wheel arch corroded
    • NoteOffside rear fuel tank strap corroded and broken,but fuel tank secured
    • NoteRear brake pipes poorly secured
  5. Pass111,939 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    464431510268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,927 miles (+1,822)3 failures5 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,927 miles
    Test number
    314980710214
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEvery suspension component corroded
    • NoteExcessive oil leak
    • NoteFuel tank strap corroded and broken
    • NoteNearside inner wing corroded
    • NoteNearside rear floor pan corroded
    • NoteNo center mirror fitted
    • NoteOffside front brake disc dust cover corroded
    • NoteOffside rear floor pan corroded
    • NoteSteering damper bush worn and has movement
  7. Pass110,105 miles (+1,081)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,105 miles
    Test number
    342461219422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  8. Pass109,024 miles (+4,521)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    109,024 miles
    Test number
    712985708223
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteN/s/f hub seal leak
    • NoteO/s/r back plate corroded
    • NoteTransmission box oil leak
  9. Pass104,503 miles (+5,573)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    104,503 miles
    Test number
    384670507428
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Pass98,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,930 miles
    Test number
    461691336113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. FailMileage not read1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    322309726110
    • FailureFront Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a nail in it tread

Questions about L46 TNJ

Does L46 TNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L46 TNJ expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L46 TNJ?
The MOT on L46 TNJ expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L46 TNJ done?
L46 TNJ was recorded at 118,699 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 1,041 miles a year.
Has L46 TNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L46 TNJ has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2010.
Has the mileage on L46 TNJ 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 L46 TNJ find?
L46 TNJ passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 4 advisories: front prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; underside has sighns of welding repair, and 1 more.

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