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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

LC04 DMFMOT history

LC04 DMF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 171,018 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LC04 DMF 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 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
171,018 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC04 DMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC04 DMF was last recorded at 171,018 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 7,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,943 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,075 miles
Average per year
7,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,018 miles
  • 2024 – 163,943 miles
  • 2023 – 155,624 miles
  • 2022 – 153,309 miles
  • 2021 – 152,115 miles
  • 2020 – 145,647 miles
  • 2019 – 136,187 miles
  • 2018 – 127,201 miles
  • 2017 – 121,945 miles
  • 2016 – 115,326 miles
  • 2015 – 109,587 miles
  • 2014 – 103,699 miles
  • 2013 – 97,956 miles
  • 2011 – 79,420 miles
  • 2010 – 67,877 miles
  • 2009 – 52,566 miles
  • 2008 – 40,576 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,018 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion to exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion to rear half of chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    171,018 miles
    Test number
    870772464443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail274,999 km3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    274,999 km
    Test number
    473922593769
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear body mount/ chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and out sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s roll bar cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,943 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,943 miles
    Test number
    315525451278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail163,941 miles (+8,317)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,941 miles
    Test number
    911342638801
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear and middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass155,624 miles (+2,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    155,624 miles
    Test number
    359778057915
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail area, two small holes by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass153,309 miles (+1,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    153,309 miles
    Test number
    728715291394
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChassis and suspension painted/undersealed
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis
    • AdvisorySuspension drops on rear but no obvious leak found

  7. Pass152,115 miles (+6,468)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,115 miles
    Test number
    229200763955
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion rear half of chassis
    • AdvisoryRearmost seats folded away seatbelts not tested

  8. Pass145,647 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,647 miles
    Test number
    448301677169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear half of chassis

  9. Fail145,647 miles (+9,460)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,647 miles
    Test number
    181034113989
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to exhaust
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to rear half of chassis

  10. Pass136,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    549932124564
    • AdvisoryBoot door wont open
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion above rear chassis legs

  11. Fail136,187 miles (+8,986)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,187 miles
    Test number
    235255773465
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoot door wont open
    • AdvisoryHeavy oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion above rear chassis legs

  12. Pass127,201 miles (+32)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,201 miles
    Test number
    889092245058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower light unit cracked - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight partially condensated - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to bottom of both front coil springs
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  13. Fail127,169 miles (+5,224)4 failures1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,169 miles
    Test number
    755552649435
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, next to o/s/r shock absorber top mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on very edges - rest of tread 3-4mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower light unit cracked - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 4mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight partially condensated - not affecting lighting
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak/leaks - further investigation required
    • AdvisoryPaint peeling and surface corrosion to bottom of both front coil springs
    • AdvisorySlight gearbox oil leak

  14. Pass121,945 miles (+6,619)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    729798475475
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on most of exhaust system
    • AdvisoryLeft hand rear tyre edging off
    • AdvisoryLong travel on handbrake
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRight hand rear tyre just 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryRight hand rear tyre lumpy and edged off badly
    • AdvisorySlight damaged on left hand front tyre side wall

  15. Pass115,326 miles (+5,739)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,326 miles
    Test number
    368476438881
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre just 2.8mm and lumpy
    • AdvisoryLong travel on hand brake

  16. Pass109,587 miles (+32)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    109,587 miles
    Test number
    236307505162
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads lumpy
    • NoteCrack in left hand rear fog lamp

  17. Fail109,555 miles (+5,856)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,555 miles
    Test number
    959303785025
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops missing
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads lumpy
    • NoteLeft hand rear fog lamp lens cracked

  18. Pass103,699 miles (+182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    103,699 miles
    Test number
    297073694076
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  19. Fail103,517 miles (+5,561)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,517 miles
    Test number
    625825684068
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre stop lamp not working

  20. Pass97,956 miles (+14)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,956 miles
    Test number
    385669893076
    • NoteO/S rear hub leaking on to rear brake

  21. Fail97,942 miles (+18,522)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,942 miles
    Test number
    258134193062
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteO/S rear hub leaking on to rear brake

  22. Pass79,420 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    169853301181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch very noisy in operation
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear door lock inop

  23. Fail79,420 miles (+11,543)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,420 miles
    Test number
    299213401449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteClutch very noisy in operation
    • NoteCoolant level low
    • NoteNearside rear door lock inop

  24. Pass67,877 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,877 miles
    Test number
    863839000182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail67,468 miles (+14,902)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,468 miles
    Test number
    841992800159
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs heavily worn
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff pinion oil seal

  26. Fail52,566 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    643495279027
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteLarge oil leak from oil cooler area
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber leaking
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  27. Pass52,566 miles (+11,990)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,566 miles
    Test number
    663405979083
    • NoteLarge oil leak from oil cooler area
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber leaking
    • NoteOil leak from rear diff

  28. Pass40,576 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    840352598093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,576 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,576 miles
    Test number
    114491198002
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about LC04 DMF

Does LC04 DMF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC04 DMF is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC04 DMF?
The MOT on LC04 DMF is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC04 DMF done?
LC04 DMF was recorded at 171,018 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 7,378 miles a year.
Has LC04 DMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC04 DMF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LC04 DMF 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 LC04 DMF find?
LC04 DMF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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