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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

L55 HFRMOT history

L55 HFR is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 6 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 151,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L55 HFR blue 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
151,305 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,403 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HFR was last recorded at 151,305 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 8,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,224 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,081 miles
Average per year
7,403 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,305 miles
  • 2025 – 143,224 miles
  • 2024 – 142,556 miles
  • 2023 – 141,405 miles
  • 2022 – 132,891 miles
  • 2021 – 127,017 miles
  • 2019 – 123,797 miles
  • 2018 – 117,397 miles
  • 2017 – 111,483 miles
  • 2016 – 107,373 miles
  • 2015 – 101,552 miles
  • 2014 – 92,955 miles
  • 2013 – 71,299 miles
  • 2012 – 53,771 miles
  • 2011 – 35,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,305 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder side has surface corrosion

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.

  • Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 11 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,305 miles (+8,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    151,305 miles
    Test number
    579933196787
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder side has surface corrosion

  2. Pass143,224 miles (+668)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    143,224 miles
    Test number
    759457467563
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,556 miles (+1,151)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    142,556 miles
    Test number
    957946032988
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass141,405 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,405 miles
    Test number
    346526383972
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail141,405 miles (+8,514)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,405 miles
    Test number
    244676053496
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass132,891 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    132,891 miles
    Test number
    248306747155
    • MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail132,887 miles (+5,870)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    247432610292
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,017 miles (+3,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    127,017 miles
    Test number
    634607421142
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass123,797 miles (+15)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    123,797 miles
    Test number
    337210575999
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack drum stick
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack drum stick

  10. Fail123,782 miles (+6,385)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    971543106866
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in steering rack drum stick
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in steering rack drum stick

  11. Pass117,397 miles (+5,914)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,397 miles
    Test number
    210914352892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,483 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,483 miles
    Test number
    205953459475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass107,373 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,373 miles
    Test number
    857131975095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail107,373 miles (+5,821)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,373 miles
    Test number
    667668853074
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass101,552 miles (+8,597)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,552 miles
    Test number
    368319265049
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass92,955 miles (+211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,955 miles
    Test number
    905529064055
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Fail92,744 miles (+21,445)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,744 miles
    Test number
    118285264081
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass71,299 miles (+17,528)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,299 miles
    Test number
    399927953059
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass53,771 miles (+18,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,771 miles
    Test number
    757103552074
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass35,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,738 miles
    Test number
    975270671082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HFR

Does L55 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HFR is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HFR?
The MOT on L55 HFR is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HFR done?
L55 HFR was recorded at 151,305 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 7,403 miles a year.
Has L55 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HFR has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on L55 HFR 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 HFR find?
L55 HFR passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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