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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

L70 HLMMOT history

L70 HLM is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 154,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

L70 HLM black 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 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
154,204 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,580 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 HLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 HLM was last recorded at 154,204 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,399 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
7,580 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,204 miles
  • 2024 – 151,399 miles
  • 2023 – 150,624 miles
  • 2022 – 146,583 miles
  • 2021 – 139,876 miles
  • 2020 – 136,397 miles
  • 2019 – 124,057 miles
  • 2018 – 109,407 miles
  • 2017 – 96,443 miles
  • 2016 – 84,789 miles
  • 2015 – 77,372 miles
  • 2014 – 70,901 miles
  • 2013 – 61,859 miles
  • 2012 – 53,324 miles
  • 2011 – 46,297 miles
  • 2010 – 38,863 miles
  • 2009 – 28,332 miles
  • 2008 – 16,604 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,204 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded x2

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front play in n/s and o/s steering inner rack ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,204 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    154,204 miles
    Test number
    802546308169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded x2

  2. Pass151,399 miles (+775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    151,399 miles
    Test number
    838473834985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass150,624 miles (+4,041)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    150,624 miles
    Test number
    621098123415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass146,583 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    241952135950
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  5. Fail146,581 miles (+6,705)3 dangerous7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,581 miles
    Test number
    202110385563
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

  6. Pass139,876 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,876 miles
    Test number
    991767987126
    • AdvisoryFront play in n/s and o/s steering inner rack ends

  7. Fail139,851 miles (+3,454)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,851 miles
    Test number
    314100708284
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front lower inner rear wishbone arm/track arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s front upper rear bush worn on wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s rear hub/rose bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure cable rubbing wheel (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s rear hub/rose bush worn lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront play in n/s and o/s steering inner rack ends

  8. Pass136,397 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    136,397 miles
    Test number
    123600596848
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side full of mud

  9. Fail136,396 miles (+12,339)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,396 miles
    Test number
    711893753712
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder side full of mud

  10. Pass124,057 miles (+521)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    895906400151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s rear lamp lens
    • AdvisorySuspension warning light on

  11. Fail123,536 miles (+14,129)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,536 miles
    Test number
    583848958590
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • AdvisorySlight damage to n/s rear lamp lens
    • AdvisorySuspension warning light on

  12. Pass109,407 miles (+197)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,407 miles
    Test number
    922083354471
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s of steering rack

  13. Fail109,210 miles (+12,767)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    694909475757
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in o/s of steering rack

  14. Pass96,443 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    388615630341
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s front play in steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top track arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s front play in steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s rear top arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail96,443 miles (+11,654)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,443 miles
    Test number
    984088865666
    • Repaired at testFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s front play in steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear top track arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s front play in steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s rear top arm front bush worn (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass84,789 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    239816426784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear n/plate

  17. Fail84,789 miles (+7,417)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,789 miles
    Test number
    565784863792
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear n/plate

  18. Pass77,372 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,372 miles
    Test number
    166585115068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail77,351 miles (+6,450)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    605388905040
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  20. Fail70,901 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    147910124012
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvice slight o/s front rack end play

  21. Pass70,901 miles (+9,042)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    70,901 miles
    Test number
    576760524017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvice slight o/s front rack end play

  22. Pass61,859 miles (+8,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,859 miles
    Test number
    185336523022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass53,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    936182912009
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail53,324 miles (+7,027)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    195221912480
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  25. Pass46,297 miles (+7,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,297 miles
    Test number
    726880021008
    • NoteAirbag light on

  26. Pass38,863 miles (+10,531)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,863 miles
    Test number
    684835320049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,332 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,332 miles
    Test number
    704888929096
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail28,263 miles (+11,659)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,263 miles
    Test number
    791713829090
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass16,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    16,604 miles
    Test number
    351087338048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 HLM

Does L70 HLM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 HLM is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 HLM?
The MOT on L70 HLM is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 HLM done?
L70 HLM was recorded at 154,204 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,580 miles a year.
Has L70 HLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 HLM has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on L70 HLM 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 L70 HLM find?
L70 HLM passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear brake back plates corroded x2.

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