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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LB54 VSUMOT history

LB54 VSU is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
118,953 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VSU was last recorded at 118,953 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 1,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Dec 2010: 35,018 miles, lower than 92,857 miles on 13 Jan 2010.

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
117,725 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,228 miles
Average per year
5,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,953 miles
  • 2024 – 117,725 miles
  • 2023 – 115,097 miles
  • 2022 – 111,730 miles
  • 2021 – 105,705 miles
  • 2020 – 95,782 miles
  • 2019 – 87,232 miles
  • 2018 – 75,032 miles
  • 2017 – 69,137 miles
  • 2016 – 63,372 miles
  • 2015 – 59,237 miles
  • 2014 – 52,548 miles
  • 2013 – 44,666 miles
  • 2012 – 41,919 miles
  • 2011 – 39,101 miles
  • 2010 – 35,018 miles
  • 2009 – 23,523 miles
  • 2007 – 18,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside side step heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,953 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    118,953 miles
    Test number
    938074124064
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail118,953 miles (+1,228)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,953 miles
    Test number
    881275476217
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass117,725 miles (+2,628)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    117,725 miles
    Test number
    777946985185
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass115,097 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    115,097 miles
    Test number
    735903857043
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail115,096 miles (+3,366)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,096 miles
    Test number
    156989473835
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass111,730 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,730 miles
    Test number
    102854999078
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front and rear brake discs
  7. Pass105,705 miles (+9,923)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    105,705 miles
    Test number
    211232206007
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on under neath body of vehicle
  8. Pass95,782 miles (+8,550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,782 miles
    Test number
    672958022139
    • AdvisoryOffside side step is heavily corroded underneath
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arms front and rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass87,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    994681096642
    • AdvisoryOffside side step heavily corroded
  10. Fail87,232 miles (+12,200)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,232 miles
    Test number
    565820058793
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/55/19 Goodyear Wrangler (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Tinted lens (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Tinted lens (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges ... 255/55/19 Pirelli Scorpion Zero
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/19 Goodyear Wrangler (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside side step heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
  11. Pass75,032 miles (+5,895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    481630994358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,137 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    650291120776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,372 miles (+4,135)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,372 miles
    Test number
    881433697218
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass59,237 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,237 miles
    Test number
    877225970395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,548 miles (+7,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    52,548 miles
    Test number
    337139204301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass44,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    44,666 miles
    Test number
    268970893291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,656 miles (+2,737)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,656 miles
    Test number
    885690393212
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass41,919 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,919 miles
    Test number
    256651342309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    337390941328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,101 miles (+4,083)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,101 miles
    Test number
    785246231318
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s steering arms have play
    • NoteN/s mirror insecure
  21. Pass35,018 miles (-57,839)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,018 miles
    Test number
    783015930394
    • NoteBoth front steering arms have slight play
    • NoteBoth front wishbone balljoint has slight play
    • NoteBoth rear tyres low on tread
  22. Pass92,857 miles (+69,334)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    92,857 miles
    Test number
    484503710080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,523 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    414970619016
    • NoteNearside front washer partly blocked
    • NoteSmall chip in wind screen
  24. Fail23,523 miles (+5,256)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,523 miles
    Test number
    850490419064
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front washer partly blocked
    • NoteSmall chip in wind screen
  25. Pass18,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    470153757351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail18,267 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    804528847347
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB54 VSU

Does LB54 VSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VSU is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VSU?
The MOT on LB54 VSU is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VSU done?
LB54 VSU was recorded at 118,953 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,595 miles a year.
Has LB54 VSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VSU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 VSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 VSU find?
LB54 VSU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 5 more.

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