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Land Rover Range Rover

Green · Petrol · 1994 · 3,947 cc

L85 LGMMOT history

L85 LGM is a green petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 15 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

L85 LGM green Land Rover Range Rover – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,416 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L85 LGM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,947 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
15 Jun 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L85 LGM was last recorded at 165,416 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,132 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
2,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,416 miles
  • 2025 – 162,132 miles
  • 2024 – 160,253 miles
  • 2023 – 159,633 miles
  • 2022 – 158,120 miles
  • 2021 – 156,574 miles
  • 2020 – 155,326 miles
  • 2019 – 155,293 miles
  • 2018 – 153,409 miles
  • 2017 – 151,316 miles
  • 2016 – 141,449 miles
  • 2015 – 130,867 miles
  • 2014 – 119,182 miles
  • 2013 – 116,132 miles
  • 2011 – 113,341 miles
  • 2010 – 109,940 miles
  • 2006 – 106,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,416 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front both front axle swival housings leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,416 miles (+3,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,416 miles
    Test number
    983749882064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded

  2. Pass162,132 miles (+1,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    162,132 miles
    Test number
    741249649907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,253 miles (+620)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    160,253 miles
    Test number
    284642438706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,633 miles (+26)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    159,633 miles
    Test number
    459493292188
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail159,607 miles (+1,487)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,607 miles
    Test number
    518726869732
    • DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to under body in places.
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes slightly deteriorated

  6. Pass158,120 miles (+1,546)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    158,120 miles
    Test number
    404068816285
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is firm to press
    • AdvisoryBushes slighty deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass156,574 miles (+1,248)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    156,574 miles
    Test number
    740395278302
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal seems hard to depress.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bushes perished
    • AdvisoryReversing lamps inoperative

  8. Pass155,326 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    207851165528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail155,293 miles (+1,884)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,293 miles
    Test number
    615445407554
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear one (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,409 miles (+2,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    153,409 miles
    Test number
    589706222397
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAntifreeze residue around engine core plugs

  11. Pass151,316 miles (+99)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,316 miles
    Test number
    629349996025
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle swival housings leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp rotted away but not leaking
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine core plugs leaking antifreeze
    • AdvisoryVarious engine,gearbox,transfer box oil leaks

  12. Fail151,217 miles (+9,768)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,217 miles
    Test number
    590610282506
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureCentral Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront both front axle swival housings leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp rotted away but not leaking
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine core plugs leaking antifreeze
    • AdvisoryVarious engine,gearbox,transfer box oil leaks

  13. Pass141,449 miles (+10,582)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    141,449 miles
    Test number
    757254563949
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front swivel housing leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass130,867 miles (+11,685)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    130,867 miles
    Test number
    563012701160
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rears and n/s/f tyres perished

  15. Pass119,182 miles (+107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    919472144300
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Fail119,075 miles (+152)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,075 miles
    Test number
    588895134393
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Fail118,923 miles (+2,791)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,923 miles
    Test number
    906662854051
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass116,132 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    107697153416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,118 miles (+2,777)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,118 miles
    Test number
    587005123078
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass113,341 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    113,341 miles
    Test number
    465370791204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,323 miles (+3,383)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,323 miles
    Test number
    956404781288
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass109,940 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    109,940 miles
    Test number
    162314190203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail109,888 miles (+3,710)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    512020370244
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass106,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    542004396065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,178 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,178 miles
    Test number
    783814296035
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L85 LGM

Does L85 LGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L85 LGM is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L85 LGM?
The MOT on L85 LGM is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L85 LGM done?
L85 LGM was recorded at 165,416 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 2,972 miles a year.
Has L85 LGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L85 LGM has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on L85 LGM 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 L85 LGM find?
L85 LGM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; fuel tank strap corroded.

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