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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

524 DPMOT history

524 DP is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 156,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

524 DP black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
156,450 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
524 DP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

524 DP was last recorded at 156,450 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 1,391 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,059 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,391 miles
Average per year
5,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,450 miles
  • 2025 – 155,059 miles
  • 2024 – 153,650 miles
  • 2023 – 152,187 miles
  • 2022 – 150,181 miles
  • 2021 – 148,707 miles
  • 2020 – 147,740 miles
  • 2019 – 146,477 miles
  • 2018 – 145,270 miles
  • 2017 – 143,811 miles
  • 2016 – 140,659 miles
  • 2015 – 135,249 miles
  • 2014 – 130,793 miles
  • 2013 – 126,555 miles
  • 2012 – 115,724 miles
  • 2011 – 100,182 miles
  • 2010 – 84,800 miles
  • 2009 – 68,861 miles
  • 2008 – 56,898 miles
  • 2007 – 52,524 miles
  • 2006 – 42,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,450 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,450 miles (+1,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    156,450 miles
    Test number
    352802825418
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass155,059 miles (+1,409)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    549433691275
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass153,650 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    153,650 miles
    Test number
    423427548502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,641 miles (+1,454)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,641 miles
    Test number
    514187131454
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,187 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    152,187 miles
    Test number
    954801210505
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass150,181 miles (+1,474)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    150,181 miles
    Test number
    392383787989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,707 miles (+967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    148,707 miles
    Test number
    385001494790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Chassis section above rear axle is soft where the bump stop is located
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Axle forward tie arm rubber bushes deteriorated , both n/s & o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has stone chip damage, but not adversely affecting driver's view

  8. Pass147,740 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    147,740 miles
    Test number
    383549154570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,477 miles (+1,207)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    146,477 miles
    Test number
    117577308825
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass145,270 miles (+1,459)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    145,270 miles
    Test number
    708461781170
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,811 miles
    Test number
    683220333323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,811 miles (+3,152)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,811 miles
    Test number
    679912285120
    • FailureBody or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nsf inner chassis (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass140,659 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,659 miles
    Test number
    985852178128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass135,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,249 miles
    Test number
    458883125219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail135,248 miles (+4,455)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,248 miles
    Test number
    908852325239
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass130,793 miles (+4,238)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    130,793 miles
    Test number
    607544644273
    • NoteVehicle has had welding performed on chassis is covered in thick underseal visual checks only

  17. Pass126,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    325163963169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail126,554 miles (+10,830)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,554 miles
    Test number
    599792463134
    • FailureFront Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs front bump stop missing

  19. Fail115,724 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    277739042485
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass115,724 miles (+15,542)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,724 miles
    Test number
    737989742156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass100,182 miles (+15,382)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    100,182 miles
    Test number
    879633551111
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass84,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    200854150496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,800 miles (+15,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,800 miles
    Test number
    211304350164
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass68,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,861 miles
    Test number
    260566759143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,859 miles (+11,961)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,859 miles
    Test number
    170136259121
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass56,898 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    483168658184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,524 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    540181387250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass42,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,199 miles
    Test number
    340402496428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 524 DP

What vehicle is registration 524 DP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 524 DP on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Oct 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 524 DP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 524 DP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 524 DP?
The MOT on 524 DP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 524 DP done?
524 DP was recorded at 156,450 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 5,771 miles a year.
Has 524 DP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 524 DP has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on 524 DP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 524 DP find?
524 DP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play.

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