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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LB52 XBGMOT history

LB52 XBG is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 124,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
124,593 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 XBG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 XBG was last recorded at 124,593 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Dec 2010: 39,530 miles, lower than 50,318 miles on 21 Dec 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,404 miles · 11 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,593 miles
  • 2024 – 123,404 miles
  • 2023 – 122,584 miles
  • 2022 – 119,922 miles
  • 2021 – 118,098 miles
  • 2020 – 115,646 miles
  • 2019 – 110,865 miles
  • 2018 – 105,782 miles
  • 2017 – 100,418 miles
  • 2016 – 98,415 miles
  • 2015 – 88,857 miles
  • 2014 – 85,517 miles
  • 2013 – 78,046 miles
  • 2012 – 63,530 miles
  • 2011 – 49,934 miles
  • 2010 – 39,530 miles
  • 2009 – 50,318 miles
  • 2008 – 45,304 miles
  • 2007 – 26,459 miles
  • 2006 – 20,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,593 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,593 miles (+1,189)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    124,593 miles
    Test number
    727655145730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass123,404 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    123,404 miles
    Test number
    807742148285
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Fail123,404 miles (+820)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,404 miles
    Test number
    130940688368
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass122,584 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    337979661500
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail122,584 miles (+2,662)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,584 miles
    Test number
    224401218866
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass119,922 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    101183136804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,098 miles (+2,452)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    118,098 miles
    Test number
    757643739931
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass115,646 miles (+4,781)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    990729479983
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Over Chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass110,865 miles (+5,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    110,865 miles
    Test number
    824207380909
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass105,782 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    105,782 miles
    Test number
    255631886909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,632 miles (+5,214)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,632 miles
    Test number
    408975922301
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass100,418 miles (+2,003)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    100,418 miles
    Test number
    691310231565
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass98,415 miles (+9,558)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,415 miles
    Test number
    889367879403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,857 miles (+10)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,857 miles
    Test number
    525370315269
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail88,847 miles (+3,330)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,847 miles
    Test number
    497838805271
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass85,517 miles (+7,471)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    109331534270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass78,046 miles (+14,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,046 miles
    Test number
    858436723233
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Pass63,530 miles (+13,596)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,530 miles
    Test number
    878648102268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,934 miles (+10,404)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    49,934 miles
    Test number
    245067321266
    • NoteBoth fronts tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  20. Pass39,530 miles (-10,788)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,530 miles
    Test number
    411379140400
    • NoteN/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE DOWN TO 3MM BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST.

  21. Pass50,318 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    831015159306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,412 miles (+2,108)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,412 miles
    Test number
    634544059042
    • NoteO/s door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear number plate letters incorrect

  23. Pass45,304 miles (+18,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,304 miles
    Test number
    744759948014
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass26,459 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,459 miles
    Test number
    713629727004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail26,455 miles (+5,630)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,455 miles
    Test number
    831665027020
    • FailureFront Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Pass20,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,825 miles
    Test number
    681675646092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 XBG

Does LB52 XBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 XBG is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 XBG?
The MOT on LB52 XBG is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 XBG done?
LB52 XBG was recorded at 124,593 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has LB52 XBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 XBG has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 XBG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 XBG find?
LB52 XBG passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on min limit; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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