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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L56 LHKMOT history

L56 LHK is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 12 Aug 1993. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 44,559 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

L56 LHK blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2023
Mileage
44,559 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L56 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
12 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L56 LHK was last recorded at 44,559 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 474 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,085 miles · 6 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
474 miles
Average per year
962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 44,559 miles
  • 2021 – 44,085 miles
  • 2020 – 43,614 miles
  • 2019 – 43,254 miles
  • 2018 – 42,710 miles
  • 2017 – 41,890 miles
  • 2016 – 41,234 miles
  • 2015 – 40,685 miles
  • 2014 – 40,020 miles
  • 2013 – 39,336 miles
  • 2012 – 38,327 miles
  • 2011 – 37,051 miles
  • 2010 – 35,093 miles
  • 2009 – 32,790 miles
  • 2008 – 31,243 miles
  • 2007 – 30,303 miles
  • 2006 – 29,230 miles
  • 2005 – 28,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,559 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,559 miles (+474)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,559 miles
    Test number
    805765011166
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass44,085 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,085 miles
    Test number
    882086022062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,614 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,614 miles
    Test number
    571409496805
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  4. Fail43,613 miles (+359)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,613 miles
    Test number
    457707067539
    • MajorRear Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  5. Pass43,254 miles (+544)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    769910800374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,710 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    42,710 miles
    Test number
    130970109974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,890 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    41,890 miles
    Test number
    541814562453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,234 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    41,234 miles
    Test number
    817663182255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass40,685 miles (+665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    40,685 miles
    Test number
    882444789992
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  10. Pass40,020 miles (+684)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    40,020 miles
    Test number
    155126314211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass39,336 miles (+1,009)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    265397103222
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake pipes slightly coroded

  12. Pass38,327 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,327 miles
    Test number
    147125302269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass37,051 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,051 miles
    Test number
    249053021291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,093 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    131101320222
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass35,093 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,093 miles
    Test number
    980261220220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,790 miles (+1,547)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    32,790 miles
    Test number
    970338309293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass31,243 miles (+940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,243 miles
    Test number
    340457318283
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass30,303 miles (+1,073)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,303 miles
    Test number
    330329817471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  19. Pass29,230 miles (+1,010)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,230 miles
    Test number
    884420026262
    • Note1)both front spheres leaking oil.

  20. Pass28,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    833120925254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about L56 LHK

Does L56 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L56 LHK expired on 10 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L56 LHK?
The MOT on L56 LHK expired on 10 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L56 LHK done?
L56 LHK was recorded at 44,559 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 962 miles a year.
Has L56 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L56 LHK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on L56 LHK 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 L56 LHK find?
L56 LHK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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