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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L7 MDAMOT history

L7 MDA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 119,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

L7 MDA grey 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 Aug 2027
Mileage
119,861 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 MDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 MDA was last recorded at 119,861 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 6,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,318 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,543 miles
Average per year
5,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 119,861 miles
  • 2025 – 113,318 miles
  • 2024 – 109,279 miles
  • 2023 – 106,798 miles
  • 2022 – 105,181 miles
  • 2021 – 103,569 miles
  • 2020 – 101,440 miles
  • 2019 – 100,265 miles
  • 2018 – 97,439 miles
  • 2017 – 94,713 miles
  • 2016 – 92,711 miles
  • 2015 – 84,383 miles
  • 2014 – 63,765 miles
  • 2013 – 50,434 miles
  • 2012 – 39,825 miles
  • 2011 – 31,597 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,861 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,861 miles (+6,543)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    119,861 miles
    Test number
    598620458249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass113,318 miles (+4,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,318 miles
    Test number
    359675892785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass109,279 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,279 miles
    Test number
    987693097428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass106,798 miles (+1,617)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    106,798 miles
    Test number
    234984255462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass105,181 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,181 miles
    Test number
    769214236754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,169 miles (+1,600)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,169 miles
    Test number
    958983510516
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass103,569 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,569 miles
    Test number
    321456546143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail103,568 miles (+2,128)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,568 miles
    Test number
    599146862019
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass101,440 miles (+1,175)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,440 miles
    Test number
    552907734914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,265 miles (+2,826)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    381759582224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass97,439 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    983422708023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,713 miles (+2,002)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,713 miles
    Test number
    868854316797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,711 miles (+8,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,711 miles
    Test number
    267197995656
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass84,383 miles (+20,618)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,383 miles
    Test number
    937659355103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,765 miles (+13,331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,765 miles
    Test number
    305216324194
    • AdvisoryFront Upper 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)
  16. Pass50,434 miles (+10,609)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    639852663161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,825 miles
    Test number
    205414872401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,821 miles (+8,224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,821 miles
    Test number
    655844872100
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Pass31,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    799114251180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 MDA

Does L7 MDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 MDA is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 MDA?
The MOT on L7 MDA is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 MDA done?
L7 MDA was recorded at 119,861 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,838 miles a year.
Has L7 MDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 MDA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L7 MDA 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 L7 MDA find?
L7 MDA passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive gearbox pipes.; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded.; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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