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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2010 · 2,720 cc

LA55 COWMOT history

LA55 COW is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jul 2010. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 170,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LA55 COW green 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 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
170,945 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
26 Jul 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 COW was last recorded at 170,945 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 10,711 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,234 miles · 4 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,711 miles
Average per year
9,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,945 miles
  • 2025 – 160,234 miles
  • 2024 – 147,497 miles
  • 2023 – 136,449 miles
  • 2022 – 123,221 miles
  • 2020 – 120,637 miles
  • 2019 – 112,724 miles
  • 2018 – 100,704 miles
  • 2017 – 83,610 miles
  • 2016 – 77,751 miles
  • 2015 – 65,698 miles
  • 2014 – 54,609 miles
  • 2013 – 40,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,945 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

  • Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 28 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,945 miles (+10,711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    170,945 miles
    Test number
    296686871425
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass160,234 miles (+12,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    160,234 miles
    Test number
    851962540750
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,497 miles (+11,048)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,497 miles
    Test number
    174385625575
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass136,449 miles (+13,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    136,449 miles
    Test number
    451780896615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,221 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,221 miles
    Test number
    803444790647
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass120,637 miles (+7,913)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    120,637 miles
    Test number
    665887725006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play pan hard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,724 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    772789094326
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,724 miles (+36)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,724 miles
    Test number
    744049135645
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and rear (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail112,688 miles2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    522314599857
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements LETTER SPACING WRONG. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL ON DASH.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM CONSOLE BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION FAULT ON DASH.

  10. Fail112,688 miles (+11,984)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,688 miles
    Test number
    314202368144
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements LETTER SPACING WRONG. (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCOOLANT LEVEL ON DASH.
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM CONSOLE BUSHES WORN. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION FAULT ON DASH.

  11. Pass100,704 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    829885473332
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Fail100,704 miles (+17,094)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    296417266900
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Pass83,610 miles (+5,859)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    83,610 miles
    Test number
    713402207835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass77,751 miles (+12,053)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,751 miles
    Test number
    638069747943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt catch plastic cover damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass65,698 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    147337265123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail65,698 miles (+11,089)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,698 miles
    Test number
    417177365146
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass54,609 miles (+14,245)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    54,609 miles
    Test number
    339352894143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    40,364 miles
    Test number
    285099073456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about LA55 COW

Does LA55 COW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 COW is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 COW?
The MOT on LA55 COW is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 COW done?
LA55 COW was recorded at 170,945 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 9,848 miles a year.
Has LA55 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 COW has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on LA55 COW 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 COW find?
LA55 COW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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