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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LA51 TZYMOT history

LA51 TZY is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LA51 TZY 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 4 Sept 2027
Mileage
143,129 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,686 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 TZY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 TZY was last recorded at 143,129 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,511 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,618 miles
Average per year
4,686 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,129 miles
  • 2025 – 141,511 miles
  • 2024 – 140,968 miles
  • 2023 – 140,738 miles
  • 2022 – 140,193 miles
  • 2021 – 138,892 miles
  • 2020 – 136,784 miles
  • 2019 – 134,534 miles
  • 2018 – 133,248 miles
  • 2017 – 131,582 miles
  • 2016 – 127,591 miles
  • 2015 – 126,064 miles
  • 2014 – 119,696 miles
  • 2013 – 107,960 miles
  • 2012 – 100,733 miles
  • 2010 – 90,376 miles
  • 2009 – 84,039 miles
  • 2008 – 78,847 miles
  • 2007 – 70,772 miles
  • 2005 – 46,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,129 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront knock underneath over bumps [no r.f.r found useing test methods]
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to park brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Offside Front SEAT SLIGHT PLAY

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Track rod end ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX ARM

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 12 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,129 miles (+1,618)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    922378805433
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront knock underneath over bumps [no r.f.r found useing test methods]
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to park brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass141,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    610666092813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail141,511 miles (+543)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,511 miles
    Test number
    535587094657
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass140,968 miles (+230)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,968 miles
    Test number
    153834881009
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play at steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass140,738 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    140,738 miles
    Test number
    511019117183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SEAT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail140,730 miles (+537)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,730 miles
    Test number
    165440511650
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front SEAT SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play AT STEERING BOX ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass140,193 miles (+1,301)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    140,193 miles
    Test number
    915595601322
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass138,892 miles (+2,108)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,892 miles
    Test number
    707566734467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass136,784 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    136,784 miles
    Test number
    332576919249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass134,534 miles (+1,286)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,534 miles
    Test number
    467433294918
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake efficiency just passes

  11. Pass133,248 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,248 miles
    Test number
    677712691435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass131,582 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    131,582 miles
    Test number
    101847410150
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail131,581 miles (+13)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,581 miles
    Test number
    499860725170
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail131,568 miles (+3,977)5 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,568 miles
    Test number
    561861539501
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear of 2 (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both low (1.8)

  15. Pass127,591 miles (+50)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    127,591 miles
    Test number
    241230816355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail127,541 miles (+1,477)11 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,541 miles
    Test number
    712500321742
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking rear of engine offside (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRearmost seats not in use full inspection of belts not possible

  17. Pass126,064 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    126,064 miles
    Test number
    169406575135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail126,064 miles (+6,368)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,064 miles
    Test number
    708366175186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass119,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    308969394153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,696 miles (+11,736)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,696 miles
    Test number
    999357394169
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s front door check strap detached
    • NoteO/s rear indicator lens broken

  21. Pass107,960 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,960 miles
    Test number
    388419893180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail107,952 miles (+7,219)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,952 miles
    Test number
    258443193146
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass100,733 miles (+5)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    100,733 miles
    Test number
    529252672132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s door mirror temporary repair
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Fail100,728 miles (+10,352)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,728 miles
    Test number
    456747862113
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn low inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low inner edge
    • NoteOil leak park brake area

  25. Pass90,376 miles (+6,337)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,376 miles
    Test number
    784269540199
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight leak from transfer box

  26. Pass84,039 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    571606979147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass78,847 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    140646958199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    253653467160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,772 miles (+24,602)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,772 miles
    Test number
    570902267136
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass46,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    224426745327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail46,170 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,170 miles
    Test number
    581206345341
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 TZY

Does LA51 TZY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 TZY is valid until 4 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 TZY?
The MOT on LA51 TZY is valid until 4 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 TZY done?
LA51 TZY was recorded at 143,129 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,686 miles a year.
Has LA51 TZY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 TZY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 TZY 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 TZY find?
LA51 TZY passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front knock underneath over bumps [no r.f.r found useing test methods], and 3 more.

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