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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 1993 · 2,495 cc

L55 BGKMOT history

L55 BGK is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Aug 1993. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 141,724 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L55 BGK green 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 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,724 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,343 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
16 Aug 1993
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BGK was last recorded at 141,724 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Feb 2008: 74,820 miles, lower than 744,747 miles on 27 Jan 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
139,705 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
3,343 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,724 miles
  • 2025 – 139,705 miles
  • 2024 – 135,586 miles
  • 2022 – 133,537 miles
  • 2021 – 128,940 miles
  • 2020 – 126,109 miles
  • 2019 – 122,705 miles
  • 2018 – 119,537 miles
  • 2017 – 114,139 miles
  • 2016 – 103,665 miles
  • 2013 – 101,871 miles
  • 2012 – 99,201 miles
  • 2011 – 94,787 miles
  • 2010 – 88,998 miles
  • 2009 – 79,177 miles
  • 2008 – 74,820 miles
  • 2007 – 744,747 miles
  • 2006 – 74,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,724 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward most pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryDipped beam poor
  • AdvisoryNearside body corrosion underside central
  • AdvisoryNearside rear corrosion body inner arch
  • AdvisoryOffside rear body corrosion underside

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Swivel hub leaking oil and surface pitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,724 miles (+2,019)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,724 miles
    Test number
    116432134229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward most pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDipped beam poor
    • AdvisoryNearside body corrosion underside central
    • AdvisoryNearside rear corrosion body inner arch
    • AdvisoryOffside rear body corrosion underside

  2. Pass139,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    139,705 miles
    Test number
    894969698723
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  3. Fail139,703 miles (+4,117)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,703 miles
    Test number
    798249899364
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  4. Pass135,586 miles (+2,049)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    135,586 miles
    Test number
    835386910661
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,537 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,537 miles
    Test number
    154190546382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,940 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,940 miles
    Test number
    117935607515
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,109 miles (+3,404)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    126,109 miles
    Test number
    948267902962
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass122,705 miles (+3,168)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,705 miles
    Test number
    304159933898
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/central (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,537 miles (+5,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,537 miles
    Test number
    546336123766
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass114,139 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    191042874923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail113,808 miles (+10,143)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,808 miles
    Test number
    596446795724
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass103,665 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    833736464501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking oil and surface pitted.

  13. Fail103,655 miles (+1,784)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,655 miles
    Test number
    329192292083
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Showing main beam on dip. (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre tread cracked.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel hub leaking oil and surface pitted.

  14. Pass101,871 miles (+61)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    688869123333
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear disc corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteUnderside corroded

  15. Fail101,810 miles (+2,609)7 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    497098113411
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear disc corroded
    • NoteRear tyres perished
    • NoteUnderside corroded

  16. Pass99,201 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    99,201 miles
    Test number
    759191522205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,178 miles (+4,391)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,178 miles
    Test number
    738139912287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass94,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    197586041410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,787 miles (+5,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,787 miles
    Test number
    918356041038
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  20. Pass88,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    100647740083
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Fail88,998 miles (+9,821)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,998 miles
    Test number
    421107040014
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass79,177 miles (+4,357)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,177 miles
    Test number
    344229949000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass74,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    994003548002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail74,820 miles (-669,927)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,820 miles
    Test number
    374023948079
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass744,747 miles (+670,597)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    744,747 miles
    Test number
    730417227045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    802266926056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BGK

Does L55 BGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 BGK is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 BGK?
The MOT on L55 BGK is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 BGK done?
L55 BGK was recorded at 141,724 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,343 miles a year.
Has L55 BGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BGK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 BGK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Feb 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 BGK find?
L55 BGK passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material forward most pipe; offside front lower suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber bush lower, and 6 more.

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