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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 3,950 cc

LB51 VZZMOT history

LB51 VZZ is a green petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 126,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
126,962 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 VZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,950 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 VZZ was last recorded at 126,962 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 3,524 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,438 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,524 miles
Average per year
4,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,962 miles
  • 2025 – 123,438 miles
  • 2024 – 116,905 miles
  • 2023 – 112,211 miles
  • 2022 – 109,629 miles
  • 2021 – 105,688 miles
  • 2019 – 103,096 miles
  • 2018 – 101,354 miles
  • 2017 – 98,330 miles
  • 2016 – 94,992 miles
  • 2015 – 91,703 miles
  • 2014 – 87,333 miles
  • 2013 – 83,669 miles
  • 2012 – 79,283 miles
  • 2011 – 74,225 miles
  • 2010 – 68,831 miles
  • 2009 – 63,388 miles
  • 2008 – 56,079 miles
  • 2007 – 52,105 miles
  • 2006 – 46,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryN/s/r fog/indicator lens damaged /general corrosion /ace components removed

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • ACE System pump and components removed at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,962 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    843868966237
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r fog/indicator lens damaged /general corrosion /ace components removed

  2. Fail126,962 miles (+3,524)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,962 miles
    Test number
    187978447001
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r fog/indicator lens damaged /general corrosion /ace components removed

  3. Pass123,438 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    123,438 miles
    Test number
    721662196219
    • AdvisoryACE System pump and components removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail123,438 miles (+6,533)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,438 miles
    Test number
    969708873674
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryACE System pump and components removed at time of test
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass116,905 miles (+4,694)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    116,905 miles
    Test number
    174574554505
    • AdvisoryACE pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryO/S front and rear fuel pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySlight blow from manifold area
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass112,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    385051692043
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail112,211 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,211 miles
    Test number
    558906062784
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass109,629 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    109,629 miles
    Test number
    642783680633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail109,627 miles (+3,939)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,627 miles
    Test number
    320888174865
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,688 miles (+2,592)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,688 miles
    Test number
    337601421371
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - pipe (front to rear ) on top of chassis - to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded -pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread grooves area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - pipe (front to rear) on top of chassis- to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass103,096 miles (+1,742)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,096 miles
    Test number
    124467143242
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Pass101,354 miles (+3,024)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    101,354 miles
    Test number
    165557862159
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass98,330 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    98,330 miles
    Test number
    582095740260
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail98,268 miles (+3,276)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,268 miles
    Test number
    764843968306
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,992 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,992 miles
    Test number
    597987871539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,703 miles (+4,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    91,703 miles
    Test number
    308690355164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass87,333 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,333 miles
    Test number
    389770154136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,669 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,669 miles
    Test number
    438978853195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    445638962117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,283 miles (+5,058)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    129188462106
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass74,225 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    145209161139
    • 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)

  22. Fail74,225 miles (+5,394)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,225 miles
    Test number
    206049161492
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  23. Pass68,831 miles (+5,443)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    68,831 miles
    Test number
    402707770103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    131306309208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,388 miles (+7,309)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,388 miles
    Test number
    333206409424
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass56,079 miles (+3,974)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,079 miles
    Test number
    881589058141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    741203727179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail52,105 miles (+5,169)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,105 miles
    Test number
    893982427174
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight pulley noise noted

  29. Pass46,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    124247696487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 VZZ

Does LB51 VZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 VZZ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 VZZ?
The MOT on LB51 VZZ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 VZZ done?
LB51 VZZ was recorded at 126,962 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,032 miles a year.
Has LB51 VZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 VZZ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 VZZ 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 VZZ find?
LB51 VZZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 3 more.

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