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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LA55 AOUMOT history

LA55 AOU is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LA55 AOU 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 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
185,288 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 AOU was last recorded at 185,288 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,655 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
633 miles
Average per year
8,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,288 miles
  • 2025 – 184,655 miles
  • 2024 – 183,562 miles
  • 2023 – 182,531 miles
  • 2022 – 181,163 miles
  • 2021 – 179,681 miles
  • 2020 – 178,262 miles
  • 2019 – 176,937 miles
  • 2018 – 167,396 miles
  • 2017 – 155,185 miles
  • 2016 – 145,341 miles
  • 2015 – 130,878 miles
  • 2014 – 118,749 miles
  • 2013 – 104,754 miles
  • 2012 – 90,360 miles
  • 2011 – 75,587 miles
  • 2010 – 62,239 miles
  • 2009 – 46,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,288 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,288 miles (+633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    185,288 miles
    Test number
    346728173968
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass184,655 miles (+1,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,655 miles
    Test number
    752086019620
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNs and os sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
  3. Pass183,562 miles (+1,031)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,562 miles
    Test number
    693664048301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill cover fitted unable to fully inspect sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill cover fitted unable to fully inspect sill
  4. Pass182,531 miles (+1,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    182,531 miles
    Test number
    672407152040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc guard slightly deterated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc guard slightly deterated
    • AdvisoryN/s o/s outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
  5. Pass181,163 miles (+1,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    181,163 miles
    Test number
    227819378096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill cover fitted unable to inspect sill
  6. Pass179,681 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    179,681 miles
    Test number
    121032532115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,262 miles (+1,325)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    178,262 miles
    Test number
    846754223588
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass176,937 miles (+9,541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,937 miles
    Test number
    601555974631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass167,396 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    167,396 miles
    Test number
    950327855976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail167,394 miles (+12,209)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,394 miles
    Test number
    866228507978
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass155,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    155,185 miles
    Test number
    330787653198
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
  12. Fail155,185 miles (+9,844)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,185 miles
    Test number
    891075434131
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak rear diff
  13. Pass145,341 miles (+14,463)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    145,341 miles
    Test number
    238975230489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass130,878 miles (+12,129)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,878 miles
    Test number
    606762325096
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
  15. Pass118,749 miles (+13,995)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    118,749 miles
    Test number
    775513824044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass104,754 miles (+14,394)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    104,754 miles
    Test number
    148850033042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Pass90,360 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    427300332017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail90,360 miles (+14,773)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,360 miles
    Test number
    516237422097
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass75,587 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    165498221499
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
  20. Fail75,587 miles (+13,348)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    368298621092
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slight wear
  21. Fail62,239 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    374489320020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteHas slight play in n/s track rod
  22. Pass62,239 miles (+15,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,239 miles
    Test number
    622879920063
    • NoteHas slight play in n/s track rod
  23. Pass46,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    194858329016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 AOU

Does LA55 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 AOU is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 AOU?
The MOT on LA55 AOU is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 AOU done?
LA55 AOU was recorded at 185,288 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 8,118 miles a year.
Has LA55 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 AOU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2018.
Has the mileage on LA55 AOU 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 LA55 AOU find?
LA55 AOU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play; nearside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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