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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

5566 WBMOT history

5566 WB is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

5566 WB 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 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,089 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5566 WB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5566 WB was last recorded at 165,089 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,446 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,643 miles
Average per year
3,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,089 miles
  • 2025 – 162,446 miles
  • 2024 – 160,275 miles
  • 2023 – 157,965 miles
  • 2022 – 156,101 miles
  • 2021 – 153,807 miles
  • 2020 – 152,066 miles
  • 2019 – 149,594 miles
  • 2018 – 146,904 miles
  • 2017 – 143,933 miles
  • 2016 – 141,380 miles
  • 2015 – 139,342 miles
  • 2014 – 136,983 miles
  • 2013 – 134,073 miles
  • 2012 – 131,700 miles
  • 2011 – 129,663 miles
  • 2010 – 126,585 miles
  • 2009 – 122,762 miles
  • 2008 – 115,603 miles
  • 2007 – 108,231 miles
  • 2006 – 98,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,089 miles (+2,643)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,089 miles
    Test number
    148733249984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass162,446 miles (+2,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,446 miles
    Test number
    174936284213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass160,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    160,275 miles
    Test number
    114586485819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail160,275 miles (+2,310)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,275 miles
    Test number
    682755389144
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass157,965 miles (+1,864)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    157,965 miles
    Test number
    459270462232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,101 miles (+2,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,101 miles
    Test number
    188222018938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass153,807 miles (+1,741)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    153,807 miles
    Test number
    153197431260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,066 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    152,066 miles
    Test number
    716456520484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,594 miles (+2,690)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    149,594 miles
    Test number
    682595978904
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass146,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    270503455209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail146,904 miles (+2,971)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,904 miles
    Test number
    444205674376
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

  12. Pass143,933 miles (+2,553)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,933 miles
    Test number
    779537750244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,380 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,380 miles
    Test number
    945684944443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,308 miles (+1,966)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    655527529897
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass139,342 miles (+2,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,342 miles
    Test number
    558976725011
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass136,983 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    136,983 miles
    Test number
    105594624097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail136,846 miles (+2,773)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    379458404062
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

  18. Pass134,073 miles (+2,373)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    134,073 miles
    Test number
    355993503057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,700 miles (+2,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,700 miles
    Test number
    789335402010
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass129,663 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    129,663 miles
    Test number
    589715701034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,585 miles (+3,823)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    126,585 miles
    Test number
    140355000411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail122,762 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,762 miles
    Test number
    151476709491
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass122,762 miles (+7,159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    122,762 miles
    Test number
    194316209441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,603 miles (+7,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,603 miles
    Test number
    192817808459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  25. Pass108,231 miles (+9,597)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    108,231 miles
    Test number
    251138307073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass98,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    98,634 miles
    Test number
    502814406088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5566 WB

What vehicle is registration 5566 WB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5566 WB on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Dec 1995. 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 5566 WB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5566 WB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5566 WB?
The MOT on 5566 WB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5566 WB done?
5566 WB was recorded at 165,089 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,202 miles a year.
Has 5566 WB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5566 WB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 5566 WB 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 5566 WB find?
5566 WB passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front inner cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security, and 3 more.

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