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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LA55 BXJMOT history

LA55 BXJ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,304 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

LA55 BXJ black 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 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
188,304 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BXJ was last recorded at 188,304 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 18,910 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,394 miles · 20 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
18,910 miles
Average per year
12,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,304 miles
  • 2021 – 169,394 miles
  • 2020 – 147,041 miles
  • 2018 – 126,654 miles
  • 2017 – 94,048 miles
  • 2016 – 78,408 miles
  • 2015 – 67,955 miles
  • 2013 – 56,863 miles
  • 2012 – 43,943 miles
  • 2011 – 37,578 miles
  • 2010 – 30,471 miles
  • 2009 – 23,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,304 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • General under body corrosion.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Unable to fully check rear adult seat belts due to vehicle load.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Various brake components corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Various suspension and chassis components slightly corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front steps very rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,304 miles (+18,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,304 miles
    Test number
    512664782883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass169,394 miles (+22,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,394 miles
    Test number
    712067620810
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass147,041 miles (+20,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    147,041 miles
    Test number
    683409814582
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,654 miles (+148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    126,654 miles
    Test number
    682970261779
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check rear adult seat belts due to vehicle load.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and chassis components slightly corroded.

  5. Fail126,506 miles (+32,458)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,506 miles
    Test number
    319071969533
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to fully check rear adult seat belts due to vehicle load.
    • AdvisoryVarious brake components corroded.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and chassis components slightly corroded.

  6. Pass94,048 miles (+15,640)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    94,048 miles
    Test number
    270075407945
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes slightly corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight under body corrosion.
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension and brake components slightly corroded.

  7. Pass78,408 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,408 miles
    Test number
    328270423878
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps very rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges and on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNear side front wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play both front steering arm
    • AdvisorySlight play near side front track rod end

  8. Fail78,407 miles (+10,452)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,407 miles
    Test number
    891417152709
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBoth front steps very rusty
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres bald on edges and on legal limit
    • AdvisoryNear side front wing mirror damaged
    • AdvisorySlight play both front steering arm
    • AdvisorySlight play near side front track rod end

  9. Pass67,955 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    975077525061
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low on edge close to limit
    • NoteSlight play both front steering arms
    • NoteSlight play both front track rod ends

  10. Fail67,955 miles (+11,092)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    366143725078
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres on legal limit
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteOff side rear tyre low on edge close to limit
    • NoteSlight play both front steering arms
    • NoteSlight play both front track rod ends

  11. Pass56,863 miles (+5,738)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    56,863 miles
    Test number
    428307753418
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass51,125 miles (+7,182)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,125 miles
    Test number
    135042503485
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass43,943 miles (+6,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    568264802021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,578 miles (+7,107)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    225934201064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,471 miles (+7,265)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,471 miles
    Test number
    614948110086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,206 miles
    Test number
    593175109059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 BXJ

Does LA55 BXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 BXJ expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BXJ?
The MOT on LA55 BXJ expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 BXJ done?
LA55 BXJ was recorded at 188,304 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 12,475 miles a year.
Has LA55 BXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BXJ has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LA55 BXJ 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 BXJ find?
LA55 BXJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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