2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · LY13 BVM
2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 64,262 miles. MOT expired on 05 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY13 BVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2025
- 64,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LY13 BVM 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 2013 Land Rover Discovery (LY13 BVM) between June 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LY13 BVM Mileage History
- 19/06/202344,493 mi
- 28/06/202452,100 mi+7,607 mi
- 28/06/202452,100 mi
- 01/07/202564,621 mi+12,521 mi
- 02/07/202564,262 mi-359 mi
Average of roughly 9,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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