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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LA51 FWXMOT history

LA51 FWX is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2024.

LA51 FWX green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Aug 2025
Mileage
123,037 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2024
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FWX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FWX was last recorded at 123,037 miles on 28 Aug 2024, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,844 miles · 5 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
4,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 123,037 miles
  • 2022 – 122,844 miles
  • 2021 – 122,534 miles
  • 2019 – 109,730 miles
  • 2018 – 100,064 miles
  • 2017 – 93,305 miles
  • 2016 – 85,727 miles
  • 2015 – 76,882 miles
  • 2014 – 70,804 miles
  • 2013 – 62,237 miles
  • 2012 – 52,065 miles
  • 2011 – 47,546 miles
  • 2010 – 44,475 miles
  • 2009 – 40,914 miles
  • 2008 – 38,176 miles
  • 2007 – 33,532 miles
  • 2006 – 30,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,037 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under side muddy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass123,037 miles (+193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    119624388943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass122,844 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    122,844 miles
    Test number
    930488967965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,534 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,534 miles
    Test number
    670379331504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,730 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    570904414361
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail109,690 miles (+9,626)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,690 miles
    Test number
    864303671453
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Auto adjuster broken. (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass100,064 miles (+6,759)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    100,064 miles
    Test number
    865972316494
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,305 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,305 miles
    Test number
    859494404225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,727 miles (+165)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    85,727 miles
    Test number
    981676839335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side muddy

  9. Fail85,562 miles (+8,680)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,562 miles
    Test number
    898607326942
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder side muddy

  10. Pass76,882 miles (+6,078)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    886890295102
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside headlamp stone chipped & misty

  11. Pass70,804 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    809472164212
    • NoteAll four tyrs starting to perrish
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

  12. Fail70,804 miles (+8,567)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    267632464280
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyrs starting to perrish
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

  13. Pass62,237 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,237 miles
    Test number
    165273983202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,196 miles (+10,131)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,196 miles
    Test number
    356892983418
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front and both rear tyres perished
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber worn
    • NoteOffside rear light lens cracked

  15. Pass52,065 miles (+2,100)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    52,065 miles
    Test number
    765636202377
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCrack in o/s/r lamp

  16. Pass49,965 miles (+2,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,965 miles
    Test number
    968119212010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass47,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    148979111425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail47,546 miles (+3,071)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,546 miles
    Test number
    186879111033
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

  19. Pass44,475 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    984009910035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail44,475 miles (+3,561)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,475 miles
    Test number
    111309110030
    • FailureOffside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass40,914 miles (+2,738)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,914 miles
    Test number
    174339619076
    • NoteADVISE both front tyres starting to perish

  22. Pass38,176 miles (+4,644)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,176 miles
    Test number
    304291728042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,532 miles (+3,333)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,532 miles
    Test number
    571420727045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,199 miles
    Test number
    764599016030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 FWX

Does LA51 FWX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 FWX expired on 27 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FWX?
The MOT on LA51 FWX expired on 27 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 FWX done?
LA51 FWX was recorded at 123,037 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2024, an average of 4,990 miles a year.
Has LA51 FWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FWX has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 FWX 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 LA51 FWX find?
LA51 FWX passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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