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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LA55 ELVMOT history

LA55 ELV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 153,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LA55 ELV 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 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,038 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 ELV
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
27 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 ELV was last recorded at 153,038 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,016 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
8,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,038 miles
  • 2024 – 141,591 miles
  • 2023 – 131,911 miles
  • 2022 – 122,639 miles
  • 2021 – 114,107 miles
  • 2020 – 106,286 miles
  • 2019 – 94,239 miles
  • 2018 – 85,312 miles
  • 2017 – 75,137 miles
  • 2016 – 66,529 miles
  • 2015 – 55,729 miles
  • 2013 – 41,790 miles
  • 2012 – 34,531 miles
  • 2011 – 27,789 miles
  • 2010 – 21,574 miles
  • 2009 – 15,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,038 miles
  • AdvisoryDrivers set belt slightly frayedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine cover fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (Possible slight play in rack)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUndertrays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,038 miles (+22)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,038 miles
    Test number
    165071585110
    • AdvisoryDrivers set belt slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (Possible slight play in rack)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  2. Fail153,016 miles (+11,425)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,016 miles
    Test number
    113130717785
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers set belt slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both (Possible slight play in rack)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  3. Pass141,591 miles (+9,680)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    141,591 miles
    Test number
    957031035236
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/70/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,911 miles (+9,272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    125549534064
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,639 miles (+8,532)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,639 miles
    Test number
    220049421288
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,107 miles (+7,821)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,107 miles
    Test number
    565377867439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,286 miles (+12,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,286 miles
    Test number
    385676853599
    • 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))

  8. Pass94,239 miles (+8,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,239 miles
    Test number
    794252541223
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass85,312 miles (+10,175)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2019
    Odometer
    85,312 miles
    Test number
    824582106321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    804123920397
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine pans

  11. Fail75,137 miles (+8,608)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    802135399848
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine pans

  12. Pass66,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2017
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    165615049377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,529 miles (+10,800)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    517095401327
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  14. Pass55,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    108147425165
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail55,729 miles (+13,939)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    355935325178
    • FailureFront Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • FailureRear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass41,790 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    469873993176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail41,790 miles (+23)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,790 miles
    Test number
    909820893123
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Fail41,767 miles (+7,236)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,767 miles
    Test number
    249209283407
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass34,531 miles (+6,742)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    34,531 miles
    Test number
    429510332032
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Pass27,789 miles (+6,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    27,789 miles
    Test number
    767095921051
    • NotePlay in nearside front wheel

  21. Pass21,574 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    544872130051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 4 NAILS

  22. Fail21,574 miles (+6,448)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,574 miles
    Test number
    434572630097
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNEARSIDE FRONT TYRE 4 NAILS

  23. Fail15,126 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,126 miles
    Test number
    113795839435
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass15,126 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    15,126 miles
    Test number
    874345439092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LA55 ELV

Does LA55 ELV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 ELV is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA55 ELV?
The MOT on LA55 ELV is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 ELV done?
LA55 ELV was recorded at 153,038 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 8,251 miles a year.
Has LA55 ELV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 ELV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LA55 ELV 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 ELV find?
LA55 ELV passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 8 advisories: drivers set belt slightly frayed; engine cover fitted; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both (possible slight play in rack), and 5 more.

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