2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · GU13 TEY
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Apr 2013. Recorded mileage 52,703 miles. MOT valid until 10 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU13 TEY Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 52,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GU13 TEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Discovery (GU13 TEY) between April 2016 and April 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
GU13 TEY Mileage History
- 06/04/201627,518 mi
- 30/03/201729,930 mi+2,412 mi
- 13/03/201833,274 mi+3,344 mi
- 12/03/201935,879 mi+2,605 mi
- 13/03/202038,229 mi+2,350 mi
- 06/04/202138,855 mi+626 mi
- 24/03/202239,987 mi+1,132 mi
- 17/03/202342,235 mi+2,248 mi
- 21/03/202445,990 mi+3,755 mi
- 22/03/202445,990 mi
- 18/03/202549,494 mi+3,504 mi
- 01/04/202652,703 mi+3,209 mi
Average of roughly 2,522 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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