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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

L77 JLEMOT history

L77 JLE is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2023.

L77 JLE 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 24 Mar 2024
Mileage
173,537 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L77 JLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L77 JLE was last recorded at 173,537 miles on 25 Mar 2023, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,528 miles · 6 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 173,537 miles
  • 2021 – 169,611 miles
  • 2020 – 154,597 miles
  • 2019 – 150,261 miles
  • 2018 – 144,236 miles
  • 2017 – 138,440 miles
  • 2016 – 136,383 miles
  • 2015 – 132,947 miles
  • 2014 – 129,409 miles
  • 2013 – 124,542 miles
  • 2012 – 113,513 miles
  • 2011 – 104,438 miles
  • 2010 – 94,326 miles
  • 2009 – 82,952 miles
  • 2008 – 71,702 miles
  • 2007 – 59,843 miles
  • 2006 – 45,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,537 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Upper wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front n/s and o/s upper wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,537 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    173,537 miles
    Test number
    687682158649
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Fail173,528 miles (+3,917)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,528 miles
    Test number
    951354410800
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Pass169,611 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    169,611 miles
    Test number
    894397247232
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail169,608 miles (+15,011)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,608 miles
    Test number
    824921450304
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s upper wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass154,597 miles (+4,336)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,597 miles
    Test number
    775426887158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer lower sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer top wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis very rusty

  6. Pass150,261 miles (+6,025)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,261 miles
    Test number
    498748467177
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from corroded pas oil pipes

  7. Pass144,236 miles (+5,796)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,236 miles
    Test number
    820377960514
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play off steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

  8. Pass138,440 miles (+2,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    138,440 miles
    Test number
    648988915992
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryREAR CHASISS HAS HEAVY CORROSION

  9. Pass136,383 miles (+3,436)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    136,383 miles
    Test number
    998645582507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,947 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    132,947 miles
    Test number
    286927725437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass129,409 miles (+4,867)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,409 miles
    Test number
    357491504176
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass124,542 miles (+11,029)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    129135803170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,513 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    113,513 miles
    Test number
    776669712151
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  14. Fail113,510 miles (+9,072)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,510 miles
    Test number
    319575612179
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass104,438 miles (+285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    104,438 miles
    Test number
    649736611113
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail104,153 miles (+9,827)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,153 miles
    Test number
    586624801156
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass94,326 miles (+11,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,326 miles
    Test number
    281057710168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass82,952 miles (+11,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,952 miles
    Test number
    343638419160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    242310628448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,702 miles (+11,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,702 miles
    Test number
    414140228138
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass59,843 miles (+14,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    59,843 miles
    Test number
    281067417471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail45,829 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    330420316101
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

  23. Pass45,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,829 miles
    Test number
    344000416143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L77 JLE

Does L77 JLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L77 JLE expired on 24 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L77 JLE?
The MOT on L77 JLE expired on 24 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L77 JLE done?
L77 JLE was recorded at 173,537 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2023, an average of 7,544 miles a year.
Has L77 JLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L77 JLE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L77 JLE 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 L77 JLE find?
L77 JLE passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2023 with 4 advisories: front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush n/s and o/s; front upper wheel arch corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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