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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LA55 DLOMOT history

LA55 DLO is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 193,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

LA55 DLO black 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 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
193,608 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DLO
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
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DLO was last recorded at 193,608 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 11,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,813 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,795 miles
Average per year
8,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,608 miles
  • 2025 – 181,813 miles
  • 2023 – 172,978 miles
  • 2022 – 161,099 miles
  • 2021 – 150,224 miles
  • 2020 – 141,862 miles
  • 2019 – 130,075 miles
  • 2018 – 117,929 miles
  • 2017 – 103,479 miles
  • 2016 – 91,666 miles
  • 2015 – 84,720 miles
  • 2014 – 77,738 miles
  • 2013 – 74,064 miles
  • 2012 – 70,632 miles
  • 2011 – 66,108 miles
  • 2010 – 60,713 miles
  • 2009 – 41,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,608 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,608 miles (+11,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    193,608 miles
    Test number
    728887145985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass181,813 miles (+8,835)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    181,813 miles
    Test number
    253701269078
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside and nearside lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills and lip joint to outer sills are corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside chassis from fuel tank back is corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas of sills

  3. Pass172,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    172,978 miles
    Test number
    137930710713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension air bag damaged/torn but not leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min (topped up)

  4. Fail172,978 miles (+11,879)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,978 miles
    Test number
    682358372796
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear suspension air bag damaged/torn but not leaking
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level on min (topped up)

  5. Pass161,099 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,099 miles
    Test number
    746317819110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail160,016 miles (+9,792)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,016 miles
    Test number
    318964847624
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass150,224 miles (+8,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,224 miles
    Test number
    668636221246
    • AdvisoryFront Both front steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,862 miles (+12)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    141,862 miles
    Test number
    668350171913
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail141,850 miles (+11,775)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,850 miles
    Test number
    691210780062
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass130,075 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    466921397726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail130,075 miles (+12,146)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    977932099209
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension unit modified but function not affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass117,929 miles (+14,450)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    117,929 miles
    Test number
    438330694235
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass103,479 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,479 miles
    Test number
    770863652178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail103,474 miles (+4,596)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,474 miles
    Test number
    739302591036
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing back row ns buckle (5.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all other rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass98,878 miles (+7,212)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    98,878 miles
    Test number
    477129531188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,666 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,666 miles
    Test number
    229117311270
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass84,720 miles (+6,982)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    435726355062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail77,738 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    556667234068
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure (6.6.1)

  19. Pass77,738 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    77,738 miles
    Test number
    756217634012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,064 miles (+3,432)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    74,064 miles
    Test number
    127995933071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass70,632 miles (+4,524)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,632 miles
    Test number
    288784842016
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly scorred
    • NoteN/s steeering rack end slight play
    • NoteRear brake discs slghtly worn

  22. Pass66,108 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    359374551086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,713 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    323382160073
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,713 miles (+18,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,713 miles
    Test number
    634262260043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass41,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    762451669086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Fail41,927 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,927 miles
    Test number
    102991569099
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about LA55 DLO

Does LA55 DLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DLO is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DLO?
The MOT on LA55 DLO is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DLO done?
LA55 DLO was recorded at 193,608 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 8,997 miles a year.
Has LA55 DLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DLO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LA55 DLO 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 DLO find?
LA55 DLO passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play top.

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