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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

L4 SPUMOT history

L4 SPU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 177,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L4 SPU blue 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 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
177,487 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 SPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 SPU was last recorded at 177,487 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 5,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,159 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,328 miles
Average per year
8,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,487 miles
  • 2025 – 172,159 miles
  • 2024 – 164,714 miles
  • 2023 – 157,801 miles
  • 2022 – 152,573 miles
  • 2021 – 148,202 miles
  • 2020 – 146,417 miles
  • 2019 – 139,439 miles
  • 2018 – 127,139 miles
  • 2017 – 110,254 miles
  • 2016 – 102,128 miles
  • 2015 – 88,962 miles
  • 2014 – 78,551 miles
  • 2013 – 69,482 miles
  • 2012 – 61,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,487 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,487 miles (+5,328)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    177,487 miles
    Test number
    691022524272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,159 miles (+7,445)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    172,159 miles
    Test number
    893152594165
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,714 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    164,714 miles
    Test number
    291134718381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass157,801 miles (+5,228)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    157,801 miles
    Test number
    466972763507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,573 miles (+4,371)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    152,573 miles
    Test number
    650800463433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass148,202 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    379414689089
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail148,190 miles (+1,773)4 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,190 miles
    Test number
    283255073841
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by middle rear securing clip (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass146,417 miles (+6,978)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    146,417 miles
    Test number
    416564445265
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

  9. Pass139,439 miles (+12,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    139,439 miles
    Test number
    396484245283
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    295677451486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail127,139 miles (+16,885)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,139 miles
    Test number
    101609509007
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass110,254 miles (+8,126)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    845756521478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,128 miles (+13,166)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    102,128 miles
    Test number
    413026683025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass88,962 miles (+10,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,962 miles
    Test number
    558895495129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,551 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,551 miles
    Test number
    246296494422
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes have play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

  16. Fail78,547 miles (+9,065)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,547 miles
    Test number
    335425194141
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arms rear bushes have play
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

  17. Pass69,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    456920803285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail69,482 miles (+7,679)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    756110403234
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,803 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    61,803 miles
    Test number
    916908132344
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L4 SPU

Does L4 SPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 SPU is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 SPU?
The MOT on L4 SPU is valid until 3 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 SPU done?
L4 SPU was recorded at 177,487 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 8,429 miles a year.
Has L4 SPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 SPU has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L4 SPU 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 SPU find?
L4 SPU passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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