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Land Rover Discovery

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,495 cc

L88 LOBMOT history

L88 LOB is a white diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

L88 LOB white 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 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
103,279 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LOB was last recorded at 103,279 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,584 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
695 miles
Average per year
2,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,279 miles
  • 2025 – 102,584 miles
  • 2024 – 101,901 miles
  • 2023 – 100,610 miles
  • 2022 – 99,231 miles
  • 2021 – 98,154 miles
  • 2019 – 95,851 miles
  • 2018 – 92,968 miles
  • 2017 – 90,777 miles
  • 2016 – 89,176 miles
  • 2015 – 87,496 miles
  • 2014 – 85,135 miles
  • 2013 – 83,419 miles
  • 2012 – 81,176 miles
  • 2011 – 79,673 miles
  • 2010 – 77,769 miles
  • 2009 – 73,799 miles
  • 2008 – 69,502 miles
  • 2007 – 65,666 miles
  • 2006 – 61,378 miles
  • 2005 – 61,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,279 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,279 miles (+695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    103,279 miles
    Test number
    680210421727
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass102,584 miles (+683)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,584 miles
    Test number
    931725024955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNear side front drive shaft sphere has a slight leak
    • AdvisoryNear side rear seat belt clasp cover is missing , operates ok

  3. Pass101,901 miles (+1,291)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    101,901 miles
    Test number
    221006541931
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side front drive shaft oil leak
    • AdvisoryNear side rear seat belt clasp cover is missing (operates ok)

  4. Pass100,610 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    100,610 miles
    Test number
    656632982494
    • AdvisoryNear side rear seat belt clasp cover is missing ( operates ok)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass99,231 miles (+1,077)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,231 miles
    Test number
    381919314964
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leaks

  6. Pass98,154 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    98,154 miles
    Test number
    919127464245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,851 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    889151013701
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber donut is badly perished and cracked

  8. Fail95,851 miles (+2,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,851 miles
    Test number
    938923397959
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear prop shaft rubber donut is badly perished and cracked

  9. Pass92,968 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    274078932255
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body to chassis mounting is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under wing corrosion / hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body to chassis mounting is badly coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body to chassis mounting badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under wing corrosion / hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body to chassis mounting is badly coroded

  10. Fail92,968 miles (+2,191)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,968 miles
    Test number
    850251339253
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body to chassis mounting is badly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front under wing corrosion / hole
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear body to chassis mounting is badly coroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front body to chassis mounting badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front under wing corrosion / hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear body to chassis mounting is badly coroded

  11. Pass90,777 miles (+1,601)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,777 miles
    Test number
    126343296417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,176 miles (+1,680)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,176 miles
    Test number
    928031633319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front inner wings
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner wings
    • AdvisoryProp shaft rear rubber doughnut split

  13. Pass87,496 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    87,496 miles
    Test number
    527243755190
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
    • NoteADVANCE WEAR TO REAR AXLE TOP CENTRE BALL JOINT PLUS DUST COVER SPLIT

  14. Fail87,496 miles (+2,361)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,496 miles
    Test number
    747542655151
    • FailureOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
    • NoteADVANCE WEAR TO REAR AXLE TOP CENTRE BALL JOINT PLUS DUST COVER SPLIT
    • NotePOOR BEAM PATTERN AND LIGHT OUTPUT FROM O/S HEADLAMP

  15. Pass85,135 miles (+1,716)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    85,135 miles
    Test number
    529451674153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
    • NoteCORROSION TO BOTH REAR INNER WINGS
    • NotePOOR BEAM PATTERN FROM O/S HEADLAMP

  16. Pass83,419 miles (+2,243)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,419 miles
    Test number
    116069153147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBOTH WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT
    • NoteCORROSION TO BOTH FRONT INNER WINGS
    • NoteCORROSION TO FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWEAR TO N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

  17. Pass81,176 miles (+1,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    81,176 miles
    Test number
    559944552149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  18. Pass79,673 miles (+1,904)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,673 miles
    Test number
    829985751189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteREAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED

  19. Pass77,769 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,769 miles
    Test number
    551676450171
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass73,799 miles (+4,297)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,799 miles
    Test number
    303784859153
    • NoteCHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT BELT
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass69,502 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    69,502 miles
    Test number
    152443978148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,666 miles (+113)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    65,666 miles
    Test number
    442037467111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,553 miles (+4,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,553 miles
    Test number
    502800967111
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  24. Fail61,378 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    454427376174
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low on edges and split on outer edge
    • NoteSteering link locking device slightly damaged

  25. Pass61,378 miles (+56)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    61,378 miles
    Test number
    664287276194
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear low on edges and split on outer edge
    • NoteSteering link locking device slightly damaged

  26. Pass61,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    511710975288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L88 LOB

Does L88 LOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LOB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L88 LOB?
The MOT on L88 LOB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LOB done?
L88 LOB was recorded at 103,279 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,058 miles a year.
Has L88 LOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LOB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on L88 LOB 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 L88 LOB find?
L88 LOB passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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