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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L47 LJHMOT history

L47 LJH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Jul 1994. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 175,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

L47 LJH green 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 10 May 2022
Mileage
175,415 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 LJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 Jul 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L47 LJH was last recorded at 175,415 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 4,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,061 miles · 11 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,354 miles
Average per year
5,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 175,415 miles
  • 2021 – 171,061 miles
  • 2020 – 169,928 miles
  • 2019 – 165,706 miles
  • 2018 – 155,987 miles
  • 2017 – 144,796 miles
  • 2016 – 139,521 miles
  • 2015 – 136,213 miles
  • 2014 – 133,945 miles
  • 2013 – 129,810 miles
  • 2012 – 119,048 miles
  • 2009 – 115,161 miles
  • 2008 – 103,786 miles
  • 2007 – 94,794 miles
  • 2006 – 85,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail175,415 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake pedal rubber worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail175,415 miles (+4,354)12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,415 miles
    Test number
    399370939499
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and floor and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill too floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,061 miles (+1,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    171,061 miles
    Test number
    510151270505
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,928 miles (+4,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    169,928 miles
    Test number
    827436480011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear boot floor has corrosion

  4. Pass165,706 miles (+9,719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,706 miles
    Test number
    904420845435
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass155,987 miles (+11,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    155,987 miles
    Test number
    134001582530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,796 miles (+5,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    144,796 miles
    Test number
    121826459493
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)

  7. Pass139,521 miles (+10)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    139,521 miles
    Test number
    898239881202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension cross link pin/bush

  8. Fail139,511 miles (+3,298)6 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,511 miles
    Test number
    836383939253
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in front suspension cross link pin/bush

  9. Pass136,213 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    136,213 miles
    Test number
    996601525199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Fail136,208 miles (+2,263)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    908510825161
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass133,945 miles (+12)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    133,945 miles
    Test number
    756479714130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear seats in boot stowed unable to fully check adult belts.
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle at the rear.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  12. Fail133,933 miles (+4,123)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    206113514445
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear seats in boot stowed unable to fully check adult belts.
    • NoteGeneral corrosion underneath vehicle at the rear.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  13. Pass129,810 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,810 miles
    Test number
    695012973019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail129,802 miles (+10,754)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,802 miles
    Test number
    337013563009
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass119,048 miles (+7)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    469665262033
    • NoteCorrosion appearing to body

  16. Fail119,041 miles (+3,880)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    907832462018
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteCorrosion and holed areas to vehicle body front and rear
    • NoteRear exhaust clamp missing

  17. Pass115,161 miles (+11,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,161 miles
    Test number
    950935999172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass103,786 miles (+8,992)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    103,786 miles
    Test number
    752768168185
    • NoteBoth front road springs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted,corroded
    • NoteSteering box damp

  19. Pass94,794 miles (+8,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    244560077454
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f coil spring corroded

  20. Pass85,913 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    460083976126
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront n/s road spring rusted
    • NoteO/s/f control arm bush worn,

  21. Fail85,913 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,913 miles
    Test number
    851253776152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteFront n/s road spring rusted
    • NoteO/s/f control arm bush worn,

Questions about L47 LJH

Does L47 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L47 LJH expired on 10 May 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L47 LJH?
The MOT on L47 LJH expired on 10 May 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L47 LJH done?
L47 LJH was recorded at 175,415 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 5,076 miles a year.
Has L47 LJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 LJH has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L47 LJH 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 L47 LJH find?
L47 LJH failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 12 major defects: nearside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength flitch and floor; nearside inner suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounts; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch, and 9 more.

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