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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L7 BNGMOT history

L7 BNG is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 1993. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.

L7 BNG 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 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
194,134 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 BNG
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
27 Sept 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 BNG was last recorded at 194,134 miles on 11 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2007: 33,884 miles, lower than 120,389 miles on 1 Nov 2006.
  • 21 Nov 2009: 17,960 miles, lower than 157,909 miles on 27 Nov 2008.
  • 7 Jan 2017: 190,000 miles, lower than 192,014 miles on 28 Feb 2014.
  • 29 Jul 2022: 195,504 miles, lower than 195,505 miles on 1 Dec 2020.
  • 11 Sept 2025: 194,134 miles, lower than 195,504 miles on 16 Aug 2023.

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
195,504 miles · 16 Aug 2023
Average per year
4,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,134 miles
  • 2023 – 195,504 miles
  • 2022 – 195,504 miles
  • 2020 – 195,505 miles
  • 2019 – 195,279 miles
  • 2017 – 194,054 miles
  • 2014 – 192,014 miles
  • 2012 – 188,914 miles
  • 2010 – 185,928 miles
  • 2009 – 17,960 miles
  • 2008 – 157,909 miles
  • 2007 – 33,884 miles
  • 2006 – 120,389 miles
  • 2005 – 108,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,134 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryO/S/F Hub Seal Slightly Leaking
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas and items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,134 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    194,134 miles
    Test number
    910074041927
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryO/S/F Hub Seal Slightly Leaking
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    233823613760
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop uj joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal damp
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on top of diff is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has been welded and under sealed all over

  3. FailMileage not read1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    684240875303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop uj joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub seal damp
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on top of diff is worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has been welded and under sealed all over

  4. Pass195,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    195,504 miles
    Test number
    531541019106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas and items (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  5. Fail195,504 miles2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,504 miles
    Test number
    611927359933
    • DangerousOffside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security key areas and items (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass195,504 miles (-1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    195,504 miles
    Test number
    968850128759
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced key areas and items (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass195,505 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    195,505 miles
    Test number
    370530077626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass195,279 miles (+1,225)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    195,279 miles
    Test number
    173425664037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass194,054 miles (+4,054)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    194,054 miles
    Test number
    341703013530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass190,000 miles (-2,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    190,000 miles
    Test number
    919129721162
    • AdvisoryN/s sill surface corrsion

  11. Pass192,014 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    192,014 miles
    Test number
    318249654008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s rear sill starting to corrode

  12. Fail192,013 miles (+3,099)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,013 miles
    Test number
    586995744063
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s rear sill starting to corrode

  13. Pass188,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    188,914 miles
    Test number
    216526822350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail188,914 miles (+2,986)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,914 miles
    Test number
    767074022311
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

  15. Pass185,928 miles (+167,968)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    185,928 miles
    Test number
    422966350410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail17,960 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,960 miles
    Test number
    772965029320
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass17,960 miles (-139,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    17,960 miles
    Test number
    811095829304
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail157,909 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,909 miles
    Test number
    131962638339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass157,909 miles (+124,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    157,909 miles
    Test number
    943792738374
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass33,884 miles (-86,505)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,884 miles
    Test number
    834494917357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,389 miles (+11,404)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    983005006328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,985 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    108,985 miles
    Test number
    163034105362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Fail108,985 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,985 miles
    Test number
    511034105376
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Questions about L7 BNG

Does L7 BNG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 BNG expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 BNG?
The MOT on L7 BNG expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 BNG done?
L7 BNG was recorded at 194,134 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
Has L7 BNG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 BNG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 BNG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 5 times, first on 10 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L7 BNG find?
L7 BNG passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; non obligatory mirror damaged, and 2 more.

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