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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L4 ROVMOT history

L4 ROV is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,610 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

L4 ROV red 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 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
180,610 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 ROV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
7 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 ROV was last recorded at 180,610 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,381 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,229 miles
Average per year
6,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,610 miles
  • 2025 – 179,381 miles
  • 2024 – 175,413 miles
  • 2023 – 172,787 miles
  • 2022 – 169,640 miles
  • 2021 – 167,101 miles
  • 2020 – 162,166 miles
  • 2018 – 152,267 miles
  • 2017 – 143,596 miles
  • 2016 – 136,858 miles
  • 2015 – 128,478 miles
  • 2014 – 125,836 miles
  • 2013 – 116,103 miles
  • 2012 – 110,390 miles
  • 2010 – 94,953 miles
  • 2009 – 82,327 miles
  • 2008 – 67,875 miles
  • 2007 – 51,498 miles
  • 2006 – 38,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,610 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear chassis corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    180,610 miles
    Test number
    118826328830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail180,610 miles (+1,229)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,610 miles
    Test number
    373707305632
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,381 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,381 miles
    Test number
    487275976139
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,413 miles (+2,626)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    175,413 miles
    Test number
    304195148966
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass172,787 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,787 miles
    Test number
    218936758630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass169,640 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,640 miles
    Test number
    954675831026
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail169,640 miles (+2,539)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,640 miles
    Test number
    333827776565
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass167,101 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,101 miles
    Test number
    654915955261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,166 miles (+9,865)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    162,166 miles
    Test number
    636923377905
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,301 miles
    Test number
    461238230490
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail152,301 miles (+34)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,301 miles
    Test number
    198846427807
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  12. Fail152,267 miles (+8,671)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,267 miles
    Test number
    880002195678
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play all (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit 1.5mm (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass143,596 miles (+6,738)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,596 miles
    Test number
    568168651970
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs slight corroded and under trays and brake pipes hard to see
    • AdvisorySlight play front steering joint

  14. Pass136,858 miles (+8,380)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    136,858 miles
    Test number
    865947529102
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears and hard to see (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play from steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  15. Pass128,478 miles (+2,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,478 miles
    Test number
    107609225479
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion on rear chassis

  16. Fail125,836 miles (+9,733)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,836 miles
    Test number
    779890544294
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear seats down

  17. Fail116,103 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    417271423221
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBottom of screen has a crack

  18. Pass116,103 miles (+5,713)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    116,103 miles
    Test number
    438191223294
    • NoteBottom of screen has a crack

  19. Pass110,390 miles (+15,437)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    110,390 miles
    Test number
    365381562050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass94,953 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,953 miles
    Test number
    590627470242
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail94,896 miles (+12,569)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,896 miles
    Test number
    380653270275
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Gas suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass82,327 miles (+14,452)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    82,327 miles
    Test number
    590064739234
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate letter "R" deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear brake disk showing signs of binding "heat rust"

  23. Pass67,875 miles (+16,377)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    67,875 miles
    Test number
    384946918169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass51,498 miles (+12,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,498 miles
    Test number
    752363577027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass38,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,987 miles
    Test number
    461026866038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 ROV

Does L4 ROV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 ROV is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 ROV?
The MOT on L4 ROV is valid until 19 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 ROV done?
L4 ROV was recorded at 180,610 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 6,923 miles a year.
Has L4 ROV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 ROV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L4 ROV 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 ROV find?
L4 ROV passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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