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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

V18 LJDMOT history

V18 LJD is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 154,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

V18 LJD black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2026
Mileage
154,989 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 LJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 LJD was last recorded at 154,989 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 1,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,489 miles · 25 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,500 miles
Average per year
6,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,989 miles
  • 2024 – 153,489 miles
  • 2022 – 149,492 miles
  • 2021 – 146,202 miles
  • 2019 – 137,621 miles
  • 2018 – 131,799 miles
  • 2017 – 126,737 miles
  • 2016 – 119,169 miles
  • 2015 – 112,536 miles
  • 2014 – 104,662 miles
  • 2013 – 98,028 miles
  • 2012 – 91,619 miles
  • 2011 – 84,033 miles
  • 2010 – 72,816 miles
  • 2009 – 61,520 miles
  • 2008 – 47,100 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,989 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pad warning light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,989 miles (+1,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    154,989 miles
    Test number
    583678301177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass153,489 miles (+3,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    153,489 miles
    Test number
    573222097782
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass149,492 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    149,492 miles
    Test number
    186737756679
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light

  4. Fail149,488 miles (+3,286)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,488 miles
    Test number
    224272225592
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light

  5. Pass146,202 miles (+8,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,202 miles
    Test number
    439002825119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass137,621 miles (+5,822)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,621 miles
    Test number
    660480277891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass131,799 miles (+5,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    131,799 miles
    Test number
    719309544938
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,737 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,737 miles
    Test number
    446165145680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,711 miles (+7,542)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,711 miles
    Test number
    983587700818
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  10. Pass119,169 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,169 miles
    Test number
    576155264355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass112,536 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,536 miles
    Test number
    716920095038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,662 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,662 miles
    Test number
    527737214062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,028 miles (+6,409)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    886895523008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,619 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    91,619 miles
    Test number
    646983822059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,033 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    758855341086
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail84,033 miles (+11,217)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,033 miles
    Test number
    146215941074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass72,816 miles (+11,296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    184439620025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,520 miles (+14,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    422079419035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass47,100 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,100 miles
    Test number
    344842128095
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V18 LJD

Does V18 LJD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V18 LJD expired on 24 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V18 LJD?
The MOT on V18 LJD expired on 24 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V18 LJD done?
V18 LJD was recorded at 154,989 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 6,360 miles a year.
Has V18 LJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 LJD has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V18 LJD 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 V18 LJD find?
V18 LJD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges.

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