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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LB54 VEXMOT history

LB54 VEX is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
166,847 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,092 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VEX was last recorded at 166,847 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 8,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,997 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
8,850 miles
Average per year
9,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,847 miles
  • 2021 – 157,997 miles
  • 2019 – 153,760 miles
  • 2018 – 148,303 miles
  • 2017 – 139,621 miles
  • 2016 – 129,953 miles
  • 2015 – 120,255 miles
  • 2014 – 112,395 miles
  • 2013 – 96,108 miles
  • 2012 – 76,716 miles
  • 2011 – 68,218 miles
  • 2010 – 58,280 miles
  • 2009 – 49,168 miles
  • 2008 – 41,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,847 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,847 miles (+8,850)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,847 miles
    Test number
    545175093562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass157,997 miles (+4,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    157,997 miles
    Test number
    390863968781
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass153,760 miles (+4,953)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    153,760 miles
    Test number
    692467004769
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass148,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    144531268387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail148,807 miles (+504)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,807 miles
    Test number
    354311911307
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering ball end has slight play

  6. Pass148,303 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,303 miles
    Test number
    572642004183
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail148,303 miles (+8,682)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,303 miles
    Test number
    346520414164
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (led bulbs) (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass139,621 miles (+9,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    139,621 miles
    Test number
    686927941215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass129,953 miles (+9,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,953 miles
    Test number
    983988998683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front worn on inner edge. centre tread on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass120,255 miles (+79)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    120,255 miles
    Test number
    941629833827
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail120,176 miles (+7,781)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,176 miles
    Test number
    347094068302
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass112,395 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    112,395 miles
    Test number
    318903654326
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail112,393 miles (+16,285)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,393 miles
    Test number
    315572554331
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass96,108 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    649393353346
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack knuckle slight play

  15. Fail96,108 miles (+19,392)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,108 miles
    Test number
    658623253312
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNearside front steering rack knuckle slight play

  16. Pass76,716 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    205992532395
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail76,716 miles (+8,498)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,716 miles
    Test number
    458072532314
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass68,218 miles (+375)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    426367151368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail67,843 miles (+9,563)5 failures2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,843 miles
    Test number
    717940251350
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass58,280 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    534532620387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate backing lifting and front starting to go black
    • NoteN/side front rack end has slight play
    • NoteSlight play in n/side and o/side rear suspension

  21. Fail58,280 miles (+9,112)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,280 miles
    Test number
    313441120386
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate backing lifting and front starting to go black
    • NoteN/side front rack end has slight play
    • NoteSlight play in n/side and o/side rear suspension

  22. Fail49,168 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    462628749473
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low on the inner edges.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack.
    • NoteSpare wheel trim/cover broken and loose underneath vehicle.

  23. Pass49,168 miles (+8,091)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    792578649306
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low on the inner edges.
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack.
    • NoteSpare wheel trim/cover broken and loose underneath vehicle.

  24. Pass41,077 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    41,077 miles
    Test number
    163171558351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail41,029 miles (+8,009)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    260725048390
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass33,020 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    33,020 miles
    Test number
    713678608035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 VEX

Does LB54 VEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VEX expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VEX?
The MOT on LB54 VEX expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VEX done?
LB54 VEX was recorded at 166,847 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 9,092 miles a year.
Has LB54 VEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VEX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 VEX 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 LB54 VEX find?
LB54 VEX passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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