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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

L4 EXCMOT history

L4 EXC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Nov 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 229,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

L4 EXC black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
229,922 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 EXC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 EXC was last recorded at 229,922 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 9,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,967 miles · 25 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
9,955 miles
Average per year
8,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,922 miles
  • 2022 – 219,967 miles
  • 2021 – 198,713 miles
  • 2020 – 195,611 miles
  • 2019 – 190,930 miles
  • 2018 – 180,980 miles
  • 2017 – 172,948 miles
  • 2016 – 162,732 miles
  • 2015 – 154,203 miles
  • 2014 – 146,591 miles
  • 2013 – 137,030 miles
  • 2012 – 127,156 miles
  • 2011 – 115,468 miles
  • 2010 – 99,776 miles
  • 2009 – 93,354 miles
  • 2008 – 84,995 miles
  • 2007 – 73,148 miles
  • 2006 – 62,557 miles
  • 2005 – 47,355 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,922 miles
  • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Chip in screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Corrosion throughout vehicle underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Screw in nearside rear tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wear front tyres inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,922 miles (+9,955)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    229,922 miles
    Test number
    414925519042
    • MinorFront Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass219,967 miles (+21,254)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    219,967 miles
    Test number
    415293639897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass198,713 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    198,713 miles
    Test number
    749528030798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,611 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    195,611 miles
    Test number
    537391204976
    • AdvisoryUnder body heavily covered in underseal & all brake pipes & fuel pipes

  5. Fail195,607 miles (+4,677)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,607 miles
    Test number
    154262225203
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached not flush (fitted incorrectly) (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting h frame (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside of vehicle covered in underseal

  6. Pass190,930 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    190,930 miles
    Test number
    485923105869
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail190,853 miles (+9,873)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,853 miles
    Test number
    694695374777
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,980 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,980 miles
    Test number
    265581802546
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWear front tyres inner edges

  9. Fail180,951 miles (+8,003)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,951 miles
    Test number
    931453202601
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryCorrosion throughout vehicle underside
    • AdvisoryScrew in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryWear front tyres inner edges

  10. Pass172,948 miles (+520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,948 miles
    Test number
    782285433484
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded flat

  11. Fail172,428 miles (+9,696)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,428 miles
    Test number
    859103902151
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded flat

  12. Pass162,732 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    162,732 miles
    Test number
    207029796316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail162,728 miles (+8,525)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,728 miles
    Test number
    893488711090
    • FailureFuel system component leaking fuel filter at offside rear of vehicle (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass154,203 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,203 miles
    Test number
    931037508417
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail154,139 miles (+7,548)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,139 miles
    Test number
    197669523121
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass146,591 miles (+55)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    146,591 miles
    Test number
    587360604373
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail146,536 miles (+9,506)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,536 miles
    Test number
    308090794446
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass137,030 miles (+94)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    137,030 miles
    Test number
    478003563284
    • DangerousOil leak

  19. Fail136,936 miles (+9,780)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,936 miles
    Test number
    417414253270
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass127,156 miles (+11,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    127,156 miles
    Test number
    546256852250
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass115,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    286903451295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,468 miles (+15,692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,468 miles
    Test number
    377113951470
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass99,776 miles (+6,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,776 miles
    Test number
    700039530205
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass93,354 miles (+8,359)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    232086699236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    570512608365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,995 miles (+11,847)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,995 miles
    Test number
    960392508321
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass73,148 miles (+10,591)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    73,148 miles
    Test number
    491123407476
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGE MICHELIN 255 65 16 H
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS SPLIT
    • NoteN/S HEADLAMP BOLT BROKEN

  28. Pass62,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    410567106428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail62,557 miles (+15,202)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,557 miles
    Test number
    733527106332
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass47,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    693767105325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail47,355 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,355 miles
    Test number
    103667005332
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about L4 EXC

Does L4 EXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 EXC is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 EXC?
The MOT on L4 EXC is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 EXC done?
L4 EXC was recorded at 229,922 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 8,740 miles a year.
Has L4 EXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 EXC has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on L4 EXC 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 L4 EXC find?
L4 EXC passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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