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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 2,993 cc

S40 LLXMOT history

S40 LLX is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Jan 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 181,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

S40 LLX black 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 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
181,802 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 LLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
10 Jan 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 LLX was last recorded at 181,802 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,876 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,926 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,876 miles
Average per year
9,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,802 miles
  • 2025 – 178,926 miles
  • 2024 – 167,629 miles
  • 2023 – 157,253 miles
  • 2022 – 145,460 miles
  • 2021 – 135,481 miles
  • 2019 – 127,988 miles
  • 2018 – 118,529 miles
  • 2017 – 109,546 miles
  • 2016 – 101,860 miles
  • 2015 – 90,839 miles
  • 2014 – 79,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,802 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, also covered in grease (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,802 miles (+2,876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    181,802 miles
    Test number
    284721196387
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily covered in grease (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, also covered in grease (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass178,926 miles (+193)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    178,926 miles
    Test number
    445183943344
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  3. Fail178,733 miles (+11,104)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,733 miles
    Test number
    402342860773
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  4. Pass167,629 miles (+10,376)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,629 miles
    Test number
    333662987320
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on dash
  5. Pass157,253 miles (+11,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,253 miles
    Test number
    543892139172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass145,460 miles (+9,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    145,460 miles
    Test number
    980789956418
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    870120156138
    • AdvisoryEngine area not fully checked due to covers fitted
  8. Fail135,481 miles (+7,493)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,481 miles
    Test number
    574448546898
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine area not fully checked due to covers fitted
  9. Pass127,988 miles (+91)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,988 miles
    Test number
    787526951819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail127,897 miles (+9,368)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,897 miles
    Test number
    366469292052
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass118,529 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    859647936676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Fail118,529 miles (+8,983)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,529 miles
    Test number
    596799841190
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass109,546 miles (+7,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    849046163463
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
  14. Pass101,860 miles (+11,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    101,860 miles
    Test number
    684093591544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Pass90,839 miles (+11,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    90,839 miles
    Test number
    504666844742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  16. Pass79,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    548344144380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,341 miles (+8,683)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,341 miles
    Test number
    227354544325
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  18. Pass70,658 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    107057004440
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Fail70,658 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    897517904099
    • FailureDetachable tow ball has excessive play at receiver socket (6.6.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S40 LLX

Does S40 LLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 LLX is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S40 LLX?
The MOT on S40 LLX is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 LLX done?
S40 LLX was recorded at 181,802 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 9,193 miles a year.
Has S40 LLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 LLX has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S40 LLX 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 S40 LLX find?
S40 LLX passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily covered in grease; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, also covered in grease.

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