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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,495 cc

L52 RTUMOT history

L52 RTU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jan 1994. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

L52 RTU 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,905 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L52 RTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
26 Jan 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L52 RTU was last recorded at 142,905 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,953 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,952 miles
Average per year
3,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,905 miles
  • 2025 – 140,953 miles
  • 2024 – 138,678 miles
  • 2023 – 136,038 miles
  • 2022 – 134,022 miles
  • 2021 – 132,186 miles
  • 2020 – 130,466 miles
  • 2019 – 127,935 miles
  • 2018 – 124,933 miles
  • 2017 – 123,228 miles
  • 2016 – 120,950 miles
  • 2015 – 118,354 miles
  • 2014 – 115,345 miles
  • 2013 – 112,273 miles
  • 2012 – 108,916 miles
  • 2011 – 104,928 miles
  • 2010 – 101,151 miles
  • 2008 – 95,889 miles
  • 2007 – 87,198 miles
  • 2006 – 80,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,905 miles

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,905 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,905 miles
    Test number
    301231655002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,953 miles (+2,275)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,953 miles
    Test number
    367755126639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,678 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,678 miles
    Test number
    194911141834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,038 miles (+2,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    234193343321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass134,022 miles (+1,836)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    134,022 miles
    Test number
    807372694732
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  6. Pass132,186 miles (+1,720)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    132,186 miles
    Test number
    305382722923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,466 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,466 miles
    Test number
    981424229614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail130,456 miles (+2,521)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,456 miles
    Test number
    897472748156
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to front of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner / outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to front of inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass127,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    264889557187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail127,935 miles (+3,002)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,935 miles
    Test number
    605394314234
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass124,933 miles (+1,705)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,933 miles
    Test number
    875452646108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    500886646720
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion In wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  13. Fail123,228 miles (+2,278)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,228 miles
    Test number
    766677033148
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion In wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

  14. Pass120,950 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,950 miles
    Test number
    420194801595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail120,944 miles (+2,590)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,944 miles
    Test number
    491595741216
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  16. Fail118,354 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    106655935455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass118,354 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,354 miles
    Test number
    109575935499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass115,345 miles (+3,072)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,345 miles
    Test number
    638180954015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass112,273 miles (+3,357)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    112,273 miles
    Test number
    719989623053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,916 miles (+3,988)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    108,916 miles
    Test number
    106064742024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,928 miles (+3,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,928 miles
    Test number
    665678911032
    • AdvisoryNearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass101,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    133489910064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,151 miles (+5,262)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,151 miles
    Test number
    910151610088
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  24. Pass95,889 miles (+4,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    95,889 miles
    Test number
    510368358368
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  25. Pass91,217 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    131140318037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass87,198 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    471551017001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail87,190 miles (+7,103)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,190 miles
    Test number
    592340717048
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass80,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    633621226054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail80,087 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,087 miles
    Test number
    762591326005
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about L52 RTU

Does L52 RTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L52 RTU is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L52 RTU?
The MOT on L52 RTU is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L52 RTU done?
L52 RTU was recorded at 142,905 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 3,131 miles a year.
Has L52 RTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L52 RTU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on L52 RTU 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 RTU find?
L52 RTU passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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