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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LA55 BXUMOT history

LA55 BXU is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 May 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,077 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

LA55 BXU blue 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 9 May 2025
Mileage
172,077 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 BXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 BXU was last recorded at 172,077 miles on 10 May 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,073 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,077 miles
  • 2023 – 162,375 miles
  • 2021 – 155,475 miles
  • 2019 – 148,136 miles
  • 2018 – 132,344 miles
  • 2016 – 124,338 miles
  • 2015 – 107,357 miles
  • 2014 – 100,194 miles
  • 2013 – 96,313 miles
  • 2012 – 86,021 miles
  • 2011 – 78,573 miles
  • 2009 – 70,671 miles
  • 2008 – 65,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,077 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,077 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    172,077 miles
    Test number
    751839862737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail172,073 miles (+9,698)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,073 miles
    Test number
    374457770796
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass162,375 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    847753359166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,374 miles (+6,899)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,374 miles
    Test number
    226265826199
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass155,475 miles (+7,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,475 miles
    Test number
    627488709531
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass148,136 miles (+15,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    448314916332
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass132,344 miles (+8,006)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,344 miles
    Test number
    585297067085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass124,338 miles (+7,067)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    124,338 miles
    Test number
    281721253975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,271 miles (+9,914)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,271 miles
    Test number
    634032040947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,357 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    107,357 miles
    Test number
    478810755018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail107,357 miles (+7,163)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,357 miles
    Test number
    179329145052
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass100,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    318603394067
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail100,194 miles (+3,881)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    796853094010
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail96,313 miles (+2,773)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,313 miles
    Test number
    798729923385
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass93,540 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,540 miles
    Test number
    507384293050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail93,540 miles (+7,519)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,540 miles
    Test number
    739223293020
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass86,021 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,021 miles
    Test number
    287401642055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail85,950 miles (+7,377)4 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,950 miles
    Test number
    698434632098
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass78,573 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,573 miles
    Test number
    988790941023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail78,572 miles (+7,901)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,572 miles
    Test number
    738120441026
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass70,671 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    541741649346
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail70,671 miles (+5,303)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,671 miles
    Test number
    701061849381
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass65,368 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,368 miles
    Test number
    770076048395
    • NoteO/s/r brake pads very low
    • NoteO/s/r wishbone front bush has more movement than others

Questions about LA55 BXU

Does LA55 BXU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 BXU expired on 9 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 BXU?
The MOT on LA55 BXU expired on 9 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 BXU done?
LA55 BXU was recorded at 172,077 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 6,924 miles a year.
Has LA55 BXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 BXU has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LA55 BXU 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 BXU find?
LA55 BXU passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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