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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

LA51 FXMMOT history

LA51 FXM is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 240,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LA51 FXM silver 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 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
240,934 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 FXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 FXM was last recorded at 240,934 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 19,384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,550 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
19,384 miles
Average per year
7,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,934 miles
  • 2025 – 221,550 miles
  • 2024 – 198,942 miles
  • 2023 – 177,847 miles
  • 2022 – 176,956 miles
  • 2021 – 176,718 miles
  • 2020 – 174,844 miles
  • 2019 – 172,185 miles
  • 2018 – 169,528 miles
  • 2017 – 168,855 miles
  • 2016 – 167,368 miles
  • 2015 – 162,286 miles
  • 2014 – 159,641 miles
  • 2013 – 157,765 miles
  • 2011 – 142,438 miles
  • 2010 – 135,837 miles
  • 2009 – 125,022 miles
  • 2008 – 109,077 miles
  • 2007 – 93,995 miles
  • 2006 – 83,204 miles
  • 2005 – 78,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,934 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front suspension arm bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,934 miles (+19,384)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    240,934 miles
    Test number
    123272029439
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass221,550 miles (+22,608)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    221,550 miles
    Test number
    123444650137
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass198,942 miles (+21,095)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,942 miles
    Test number
    379214486253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement watts link bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass177,847 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,847 miles
    Test number
    793660404856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,847 miles (+891)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,847 miles
    Test number
    121675249153
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass176,956 miles (+238)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    176,956 miles
    Test number
    769821186835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  7. Fail176,718 miles (+1,874)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,718 miles
    Test number
    772257073912
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting step (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass174,844 miles (+2,659)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,844 miles
    Test number
    257427514663
    • AdvisoryAll Mud flap mountings corroded
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass172,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    935064209899
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes worn

  10. Fail172,185 miles (+2,657)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,185 miles
    Test number
    107062519157
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension arm bushes worn

  11. Pass169,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    323621781188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail169,528 miles (+673)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,528 miles
    Test number
    226139339091
    • MajorNearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear step corroded

  13. Pass168,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    168,855 miles
    Test number
    918518580579
    • AdvisoryOffside suspension low drivers side
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail168,855 miles (+1,487)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,855 miles
    Test number
    264273466110
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside suspension low drivers side
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass167,368 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    167,368 miles
    Test number
    925831716840
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail269,295 km1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,295 km
    Test number
    909738003542
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass162,286 miles (+2,645)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    162,286 miles
    Test number
    431275573687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass159,641 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    159,641 miles
    Test number
    248376044338
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr chassis starting to corrode near tow bar mount

  19. Fail159,641 miles (+1,876)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,641 miles
    Test number
    656356544307
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNsr chassis starting to corrode near tow bar mount

  20. Pass157,765 miles (+7,076)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,765 miles
    Test number
    459204263364
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass150,689 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    150,689 miles
    Test number
    918241213056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass142,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    557791421326
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail142,438 miles (+6,601)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,438 miles
    Test number
    509220421300
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass135,837 miles (+10,815)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    135,837 miles
    Test number
    464778500362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass125,022 miles (+15,945)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    401791239435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass109,077 miles (+310)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    109,077 miles
    Test number
    653146738328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail108,767 miles (+14,772)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,767 miles
    Test number
    502869228370
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass93,995 miles (+10,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    623421037358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass83,204 miles (+4,815)3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    83,204 miles
    Test number
    180874836362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHand brake has long travel
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch trim coming away
    • NoteO/s/ wing mirror loose fit
    • NoteRear wiper blade torn
    • NoteSome corrosion forming on exhaust
    • NoteSome damage to o/s/f headlamp glass
    • NoteTyre pressures seem low
    • NoteUnderbody in muddy condition

  30. Pass78,389 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    78,389 miles
    Test number
    620985935395
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChip in o/s headlight glass
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perishing
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

Questions about LA51 FXM

Does LA51 FXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 FXM is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 FXM?
The MOT on LA51 FXM is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 FXM done?
LA51 FXM was recorded at 240,934 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 7,868 miles a year.
Has LA51 FXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 FXM has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 FXM 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 FXM find?
LA51 FXM passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front oil leak, but not excessive; central oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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