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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

L55 GRDMOT history

L55 GRD is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 223,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

L55 GRD black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2026
Mileage
223,060 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
13,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 GRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 GRD was last recorded at 223,060 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
222,956 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
104 miles
Average per year
13,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,060 miles
  • 2024 – 208,628 miles
  • 2023 – 196,347 miles
  • 2022 – 183,873 miles
  • 2021 – 183,582 miles
  • 2020 – 171,628 miles
  • 2019 – 148,135 miles
  • 2018 – 144,020 miles
  • 2017 – 132,170 miles
  • 2016 – 114,459 miles
  • 2015 – 100,165 miles
  • 2014 – 82,963 miles
  • 2013 – 68,420 miles
  • 2012 – 53,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,060 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,060 miles (+104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    223,060 miles
    Test number
    369400868620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail222,956 miles (+14,328)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,956 miles
    Test number
    148583387979
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass208,628 miles (+12,281)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    208,628 miles
    Test number
    483651755789
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass196,347 miles (+12,474)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    196,347 miles
    Test number
    115442678950
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside sill step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass183,873 miles (+291)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    183,873 miles
    Test number
    607590740585
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail183,582 miles (+11,954)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,582 miles
    Test number
    411881434765
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,628 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    171,628 miles
    Test number
    270721605235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail171,628 miles (+23,493)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,628 miles
    Test number
    292062139646
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,135 miles (+4,115)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,135 miles
    Test number
    421766652593
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,020 miles (+11,850)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,020 miles
    Test number
    513350565737
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,170 miles (+17,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,170 miles
    Test number
    349257183611
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass114,459 miles (+14,294)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    614533314710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,165 miles (+1,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    100,165 miles
    Test number
    246803775404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail98,849 miles (+15,886)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,849 miles
    Test number
    357972965131
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass82,963 miles (+14,543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    797767664111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,420 miles (+15,208)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,420 miles
    Test number
    539150043288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,212 miles (+13,087)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    53,212 miles
    Test number
    215573592267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,125 miles
    Test number
    578789532073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 GRD

Does L55 GRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 GRD expired on 3 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 GRD?
The MOT on L55 GRD expired on 3 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 GRD done?
L55 GRD was recorded at 223,060 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 13,479 miles a year.
Has L55 GRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 GRD has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 GRD 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 L55 GRD find?
L55 GRD passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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