2018 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Petrol · LJ18 TXC
2018 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 54,089 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ18 TXC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/03/2026
- 54,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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LJ18 TXC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Land Rover Discovery (LJ18 TXC) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LJ18 TXC Mileage History
- 23/03/202341,930 mi
- 26/03/202445,463 mi+3,533 mi
- 27/03/202445,463 mi
- 26/03/202550,436 mi+4,973 mi
- 24/03/202654,089 mi+3,653 mi
Average of roughly 4,048 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Dilution & Early Service WarningSerious
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