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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LB51 VVHMOT history

LB51 VVH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 174,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
174,057 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VVH was last recorded at 174,057 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 2,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,614 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,443 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,057 miles
  • 2024 – 171,614 miles
  • 2023 – 169,058 miles
  • 2022 – 166,086 miles
  • 2021 – 164,156 miles
  • 2020 – 162,375 miles
  • 2019 – 161,023 miles
  • 2018 – 157,186 miles
  • 2017 – 151,603 miles
  • 2016 – 143,412 miles
  • 2015 – 138,075 miles
  • 2014 – 135,271 miles
  • 2013 – 130,999 miles
  • 2012 – 124,675 miles
  • 2011 – 118,160 miles
  • 2010 – 106,467 miles
  • 2009 – 92,148 miles
  • 2008 – 80,336 miles
  • 2007 – 65,569 miles
  • 2006 – 47,779 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,057 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,057 miles (+2,443)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    174,057 miles
    Test number
    800243220012
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass171,614 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    171,614 miles
    Test number
    433742160882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,058 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,058 miles
    Test number
    818512606122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass166,086 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,086 miles
    Test number
    229139064071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,065 miles (+1,909)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,065 miles
    Test number
    622975458020
    • DangerousNearside Front rear exhaust has hole in it allow gases to escape
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn split and persehed (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  6. Pass164,156 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    164,156 miles
    Test number
    386361609255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail164,156 miles (+1,781)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,156 miles
    Test number
    512632416172
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,375 miles (+1,352)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    162,375 miles
    Test number
    290259266917
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass161,023 miles (+3,837)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    161,023 miles
    Test number
    919653895816
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass157,186 miles (+5,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    157,186 miles
    Test number
    421270136763
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row

  11. Pass151,603 miles (+8,191)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    151,603 miles
    Test number
    909137730023
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak diff
    • AdvisoryUnder body undersealed

  12. Pass143,412 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    196064463843
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail143,412 miles (+4,305)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,412 miles
    Test number
    638326755623
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass139,107 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    139,107 miles
    Test number
    850097190032
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail139,106 miles (+1,031)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,106 miles
    Test number
    885340798527
    • DangerousNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop missing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll flexy brake pipes have corrosion

  16. Pass138,075 miles (+2,804)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    138,075 miles
    Test number
    116509795030
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass135,271 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    135,271 miles
    Test number
    687627054052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,270 miles (+4,271)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,270 miles
    Test number
    479685154021
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass130,999 miles (+6,324)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    130,999 miles
    Test number
    358039773047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn

  20. Pass124,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    169046682482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,675 miles (+6,515)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,675 miles
    Test number
    676186682017
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  22. Pass118,160 miles (+11,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    118,160 miles
    Test number
    418182521004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,467 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    333373720016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail106,467 miles (+14,319)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,467 miles
    Test number
    620973220034
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass92,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    311324339063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,148 miles (+11,812)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,148 miles
    Test number
    192384039061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  27. Pass80,336 miles (+14,767)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,336 miles
    Test number
    274589418064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  28. Pass65,569 miles (+17,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    65,569 miles
    Test number
    471640737025
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass47,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,779 miles
    Test number
    402560936014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VVH

Does LB51 VVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VVH is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VVH?
The MOT on LB51 VVH is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VVH done?
LB51 VVH was recorded at 174,057 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has LB51 VVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VVH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 VVH 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 LB51 VVH find?
LB51 VVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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