Hello.
Yes it can if there is some instability happening at that level which leads to facet effusion.
Facetal instability can cause front of the thigh pain.
Also since you already had propensity of having disc problem there might be a new disc at higher level like at L2-3/ L3-4 which can cause pain in front thigh.
Next Steps
I would suggest you to consult a Spine Specialist near you for a in-person visit
Health Tips
Take bed rest.
Hot water Fomentation
Some OTC painkiller.
if not subsiding visit a spine specialist and geta fresh MRI done