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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L52 CNFMOT history

L52 CNF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

L52 CNF green 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 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,748 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,093 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 CNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
1 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 CNF was last recorded at 211,748 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 5,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,353 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,395 miles
Average per year
4,093 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,748 miles
  • 2025 – 206,353 miles
  • 2024 – 202,204 miles
  • 2023 – 198,039 miles
  • 2022 – 190,849 miles
  • 2017 – 188,377 miles
  • 2016 – 186,352 miles
  • 2015 – 185,751 miles
  • 2014 – 181,704 miles
  • 2013 – 175,329 miles
  • 2012 – 167,282 miles
  • 2011 – 162,829 miles
  • 2010 – 156,037 miles
  • 2009 – 149,368 miles
  • 2008 – 145,302 miles
  • 2007 – 139,291 miles
  • 2006 – 129,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,748 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,748 miles (+5,395)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,748 miles
    Test number
    649045542346
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass206,353 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    206,353 miles
    Test number
    256016820327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,335 miles (+4,131)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,335 miles
    Test number
    466387469728
    • MajorRear Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on exhaust (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass202,204 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    202,204 miles
    Test number
    337659678244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail202,142 miles (+4,103)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,142 miles
    Test number
    297477820000
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,039 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    198,039 miles
    Test number
    813395613793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail198,027 miles (+7,178)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,027 miles
    Test number
    580807743877
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm to axle repair not welded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened radius arm to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,849 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,849 miles
    Test number
    844599491715
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  9. Fail190,836 miles (+2,459)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,836 miles
    Test number
    788997908252
    • MajorBrake servo damaged and function impaired vacuum pipe leaking at joint (1.1.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  10. Pass188,377 miles (+65)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,377 miles
    Test number
    632403924289
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center most (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center most (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back loose but secure

  11. Fail188,312 miles (+1,960)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,312 miles
    Test number
    601321856798
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center most (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion center most (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat back loose but secure

  12. Pass186,352 miles (+45)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    186,352 miles
    Test number
    802224850010
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail186,307 miles (+556)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,307 miles
    Test number
    242063125399
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass185,751 miles (+4,047)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    185,751 miles
    Test number
    395268915266
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes heavily undersealed.

  15. Pass181,704 miles (+6,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    181,704 miles
    Test number
    375042134182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass175,329 miles (+8,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    175,329 miles
    Test number
    305852513178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  17. Pass167,282 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    167,282 miles
    Test number
    326350332108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail167,236 miles (+4,407)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,236 miles
    Test number
    777599622163
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass162,829 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    162,829 miles
    Test number
    576079021106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass156,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    541925530116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail156,037 miles (+6,669)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,037 miles
    Test number
    153412430186
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass149,368 miles (+4,066)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    149,368 miles
    Test number
    454881069005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail145,302 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    392476958085
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass145,302 miles (+6,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    145,302 miles
    Test number
    663316158032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass139,291 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    139,291 miles
    Test number
    440557757079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass129,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    129,688 miles
    Test number
    541335856042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L52 CNF

Does L52 CNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L52 CNF is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L52 CNF?
The MOT on L52 CNF is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L52 CNF done?
L52 CNF was recorded at 211,748 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 4,093 miles a year.
Has L52 CNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 CNF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L52 CNF 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 L52 CNF find?
L52 CNF passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting, and 1 more.

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