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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L7 UWEMOT history

L7 UWE is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 152,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

L7 UWE 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 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,980 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 UWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 UWE was last recorded at 152,980 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 6,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,453 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,527 miles
Average per year
6,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,980 miles
  • 2024 – 146,453 miles
  • 2022 – 127,088 miles
  • 2021 – 119,584 miles
  • 2020 – 113,423 miles
  • 2018 – 159,845 miles
  • 2017 – 93,647 miles
  • 2016 – 88,385 miles
  • 2015 – 84,038 miles
  • 2014 – 80,555 miles
  • 2013 – 76,091 miles
  • 2012 – 71,266 miles
  • 2011 – 64,587 miles
  • 2010 – 56,450 miles
  • 2009 – 50,242 miles
  • 2008 – 43,432 miles
  • 2007 – 34,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,980 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Chassis slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear trailing arm front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,980 miles (+6,527)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,980 miles
    Test number
    439721163198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass146,453 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    146,453 miles
    Test number
    391893724202
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,447 miles (+8,207)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,447 miles
    Test number
    917087502018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass138,240 miles (+11,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,240 miles
    Test number
    668236129692
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass127,088 miles (+7,504)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    127,088 miles
    Test number
    284419407726
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,584 miles (+6,161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,584 miles
    Test number
    788810388557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    113,423 miles
    Test number
    401715379975
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis slight corrosion

  8. Fail113,423 miles5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,423 miles
    Test number
    225620844915
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis x1 hole next to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChassis slight corrosion

  9. Pass166,546 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,546 km
    Test number
    621046148477
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm front bush

  10. Fail166,546 km2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,546 km
    Test number
    814641113283
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm front bush

  11. Pass159,845 miles (+66,198)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,845 miles
    Test number
    183446152642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    729344056802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,647 miles (+5,262)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,647 miles
    Test number
    183188341920
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass88,385 miles (+4,347)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,385 miles
    Test number
    534336949688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    209730755178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,038 miles (+3,483)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    755690455129
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass80,555 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    80,555 miles
    Test number
    988675834125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,091 miles (+4,825)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    76,091 miles
    Test number
    495923243179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,266 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    829246942136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,587 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    217040341440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,587 miles (+8,137)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,587 miles
    Test number
    325400441182
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass56,450 miles (+6,208)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,450 miles
    Test number
    651659530134
    • NoteCorrosion to vehicle

  23. Pass50,242 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    50,242 miles
    Test number
    372585139197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,432 miles (+8,635)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,432 miles
    Test number
    563243848111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,797 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,797 miles
    Test number
    871979347182
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 UWE

Does L7 UWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 UWE is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 UWE?
The MOT on L7 UWE is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 UWE done?
L7 UWE was recorded at 152,980 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 6,355 miles a year.
Has L7 UWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 UWE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 UWE 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 UWE find?
L7 UWE passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 2 more.

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