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2013 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · MB05 ALB

MB05 ALB

2013 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2013. Recorded mileage 96,465 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
Year / Origin
2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
96,465 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 3.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2013
Engine
2993cc
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MB05 ALB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 96,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MB05 ALB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 11:04
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Land Rover Discovery (MB05 ALB) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 March 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.

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MB05 ALB Mileage History

  1. 15/03/202379,293 mi
  2. 05/03/202483,778 mi+4,485 mi
  3. 04/03/202590,436 mi+6,658 mi
  4. 04/03/202590,436 mi
  5. 12/03/202696,465 mi+6,029 mi

Average of roughly 5,738 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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