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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,495 cc

L70 ARWMOT history

L70 ARW is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

L70 ARW silver 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 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,383 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 ARW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 ARW was last recorded at 170,383 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 10,540 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2023: 149,538 miles, lower than 235,919 miles on 16 Jun 2022.

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
159,843 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,540 miles
Average per year
5,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,383 miles
  • 2024 – 159,843 miles
  • 2023 – 149,538 miles
  • 2022 – 235,919 miles
  • 2021 – 137,416 miles
  • 2020 – 136,506 miles
  • 2019 – 134,272 miles
  • 2018 – 131,860 miles
  • 2017 – 125,526 miles
  • 2016 – 119,929 miles
  • 2015 – 114,527 miles
  • 2014 – 110,914 miles
  • 2013 – 104,021 miles
  • 2012 – 103,031 miles
  • 2011 – 97,924 miles
  • 2010 – 92,613 miles
  • 2009 – 85,227 miles
  • 2008 – 78,602 miles
  • 2007 – 70,744 miles
  • 2006 – 62,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,383 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,383 miles
    Test number
    137527291227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,381 miles (+10,538)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,381 miles
    Test number
    205720511531
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass159,843 miles (+10,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    159,843 miles
    Test number
    925037215831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass149,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    149,538 miles
    Test number
    814369817373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,538 miles (-86,381)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,538 miles
    Test number
    163035109109
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass235,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    235,919 miles
    Test number
    493250833986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail235,919 miles (+98,503)5 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,919 miles
    Test number
    923373908141
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass137,416 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,416 miles
    Test number
    172327760461
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,416 miles (+910)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,416 miles
    Test number
    261996688942
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass136,506 miles (+2,234)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,506 miles
    Test number
    674484750056
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass134,272 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    435656733929
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail134,272 miles (+2,412)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,272 miles
    Test number
    557384074144
    • Repaired at testCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass131,860 miles (+230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,860 miles
    Test number
    761338320214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail131,630 miles (+6,104)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,630 miles
    Test number
    816594152436
    • FailureFuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass125,526 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,526 miles
    Test number
    427329912520
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail125,459 miles (+5,530)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,459 miles
    Test number
    681530446742
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,929 miles (+5,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,929 miles
    Test number
    647002291931
    • AdvisoryBoth rear chassis legs getting corroded
    • AdvisoryEmissions to weak to record

  18. Pass114,527 miles (+3,613)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,527 miles
    Test number
    126016555032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear chassis rails getting corroded
    • NoteRaer brake pads getting low

  19. Pass110,914 miles (+6,893)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    110,914 miles
    Test number
    946488354069
    • NoteExhaust getting corroded
    • NoteFront and rear tyre casings getting perished
    • NoteRear anti roll bar damper weeping

  20. Pass104,021 miles (+990)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    104,021 miles
    Test number
    947722073032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,031 miles2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    379566462192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth o/s/ n/s/ rear air springs slightly perished
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteO/s/font n/s/front o/s/rear n/s/rear tyres cracking on outer wall above rim
    • NoteRear axel bump stops missingo/s/ n/s
    • NoteSlight bind r/n/s/brake

  22. Pass103,031 miles (+5,107)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    103,031 miles
    Test number
    768296062109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth o/s/ n/s/ rear air springs slightly perished
    • NoteLong handbrake travel
    • NoteO/s/font n/s/front o/s/rear n/s/rear tyres cracking on outer wall above rim
    • NoteRear axel bump stops missingo/s/ n/s
    • NoteSlight bind r/n/s/brake

  23. Pass97,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    729921961190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,924 miles (+5,311)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    476779951142
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  25. Pass92,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    362375860141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,613 miles (+7,386)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,613 miles
    Test number
    421515260165
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass85,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    110961369149
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  28. Fail85,227 miles (+6,625)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    934956359157
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NotePossible wheel bearing noise nsr,road test required

  29. Pass78,602 miles (+7,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,602 miles
    Test number
    164124668172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,744 miles (+8,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    70,744 miles
    Test number
    214113477482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass62,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    62,313 miles
    Test number
    954150606293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 ARW

Does L70 ARW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 ARW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L70 ARW?
The MOT on L70 ARW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 ARW done?
L70 ARW was recorded at 170,383 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,599 miles a year.
Has L70 ARW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 ARW has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 ARW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 ARW find?
L70 ARW passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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