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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

L66 TDSMOT history

L66 TDS is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

L66 TDS 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 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
207,496 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L66 TDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L66 TDS was last recorded at 207,496 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2008: 98,421 miles, lower than 102,522 miles on 5 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
207,494 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,496 miles
  • 2025 – 201,171 miles
  • 2024 – 196,018 miles
  • 2023 – 188,710 miles
  • 2022 – 181,107 miles
  • 2021 – 173,218 miles
  • 2020 – 165,677 miles
  • 2019 – 162,608 miles
  • 2018 – 161,768 miles
  • 2016 – 159,529 miles
  • 2015 – 149,425 miles
  • 2014 – 137,226 miles
  • 2012 – 124,005 miles
  • 2011 – 119,386 miles
  • 2010 – 113,970 miles
  • 2009 – 105,880 miles
  • 2008 – 98,421 miles
  • 2007 – 102,522 miles
  • 2006 – 83,388 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,496 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near fuel tank area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper panard rod central bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside rear bumper temp repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,496 miles (+2)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    207,496 miles
    Test number
    636619106671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near fuel tank area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail207,494 miles (+6,323)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,494 miles
    Test number
    781643738373
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner chassis by cross member bracket (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting behind coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting by top shock mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis near fuel tank area both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass201,171 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    201,171 miles
    Test number
    322506349925
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper panard rod central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper temp repair

  4. Fail201,165 miles (+5,147)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,165 miles
    Test number
    302184270065
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drag link end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis behind coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis by tow bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper panard rod central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear bumper temp repair

  5. Pass196,018 miles (+7,308)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,018 miles
    Test number
    790104814334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near coil spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,710 miles (+7,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    188,710 miles
    Test number
    735298312840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear airbag mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass181,107 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    181,107 miles
    Test number
    495989063182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Fail181,107 miles (+7,889)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,107 miles
    Test number
    995303381973
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  9. Pass173,218 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    173,218 miles
    Test number
    494921336546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass165,677 miles (+3,069)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    165,677 miles
    Test number
    458912919105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass162,608 miles (+840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    162,608 miles
    Test number
    119844255559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass161,768 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    161,768 miles
    Test number
    521019790033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass159,529 miles (+10,104)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,529 miles
    Test number
    809115505745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass149,425 miles (+12,199)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    149,425 miles
    Test number
    589484011316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    137,226 miles
    Test number
    485128514246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    496974393149
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass124,005 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    847078292191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,986 miles (+4,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,986 miles
    Test number
    435564092189
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  19. Pass119,386 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,386 miles
    Test number
    908970261150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,376 miles (+5,406)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,376 miles
    Test number
    257548541180
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass113,970 miles (+8,090)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,970 miles
    Test number
    722904490119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass105,880 miles (+7,459)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    105,880 miles
    Test number
    223763489460
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass98,421 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    881068398197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light inoperative, nearside rear tyre worn on inner& outer edges of tread

  24. Fail98,421 miles (-4,101)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,421 miles
    Test number
    920068898187
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside rear inner side light inoperative, nearside rear tyre worn on inner& outer edges of tread

  25. Pass102,522 miles (+11,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    102,522 miles
    Test number
    340769637379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass90,599 miles (+7,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,599 miles
    Test number
    561530787176
    • NoteRear brake pads very low †front brake pads very low †o\s front trackrod end has slight play in

  27. Pass83,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    83,388 miles
    Test number
    254911056153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L66 TDS

Does L66 TDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L66 TDS is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L66 TDS?
The MOT on L66 TDS is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L66 TDS done?
L66 TDS was recorded at 207,496 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has L66 TDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L66 TDS has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L66 TDS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L66 TDS find?
L66 TDS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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