Land Rover Discovery
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LB55 HBLMOT history
LB55 HBL is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,400 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 172,400 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 8,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB55 HBL
- 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
- 16 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB55 HBL was last recorded at 172,400 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 6,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,930 miles · 7 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,470 miles
- Average per year
- 8,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 172,400 miles
- 2024 – 165,930 miles
- 2023 – 159,617 miles
- 2022 – 150,773 miles
- 2021 – 142,512 miles
- 2020 – 126,170 miles
- 2019 – 116,917 miles
- 2018 – 108,431 miles
- 2017 – 97,206 miles
- 2016 – 91,732 miles
- 2015 – 86,870 miles
- 2014 – 82,336 miles
- 2013 – 77,010 miles
- 2012 – 58,620 miles
- 2011 – 49,211 miles
- 2010 – 39,864 miles
- 2008 – 31,060 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,400 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,400 miles (+6,470)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 172,400 miles
- Test number
- 653836759736
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass165,930 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 165,930 miles
- Test number
- 529805845833
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail165,924 miles (+6,307)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,924 miles
- Test number
- 418509578768
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass159,617 miles (+8,844)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 159,617 miles
- Test number
- 492768328247
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,773 miles (+8,261)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 150,773 miles
- Test number
- 601974136052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,512 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 142,512 miles
- Test number
- 619205657975
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail142,492 miles (+16,322)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,492 miles
- Test number
- 992130455961
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass126,170 miles (+9,253)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 126,170 miles
- Test number
- 175942483863
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass116,917 miles (+8,486)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,917 miles
- Test number
- 999905239812
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short pipe from hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,431 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 108,431 miles
- Test number
- 517211866560
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail108,431 miles (+11,225)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,431 miles
- Test number
- 582619344019
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,206 miles (+96)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 97,206 miles
- Test number
- 904396781355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,110 miles (+5,378)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,110 miles
- Test number
- 126228294598
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack end has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,732 miles (+4,862)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 91,732 miles
- Test number
- 304418127833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,870 miles (+4,534)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 86,870 miles
- Test number
- 152919302446
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,336 miles (+5,326)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 82,336 miles
- Test number
- 995249034375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,010 miles (+10,684)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 77,010 miles
- Test number
- 575673563362
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteVehicle underneath dirty (muddy) at time of test
Fail66,326 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,326 miles
- Test number
- 885523823130
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass66,326 miles (+7,706)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2014
- Odometer
- 66,326 miles
- Test number
- 957603223126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,620 miles (+9,409)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2013
- Odometer
- 58,620 miles
- Test number
- 798236612123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,211 miles (+9,347)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2012
- Odometer
- 49,211 miles
- Test number
- 478457911127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,864 miles (+8,804)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,864 miles
- Test number
- 253784320417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,060 miles
- Test number
- 634745248393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB55 HBL
- Does LB55 HBL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB55 HBL expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB55 HBL?
- The MOT on LB55 HBL expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB55 HBL done?
- LB55 HBL was recorded at 172,400 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 8,435 miles a year.
- Has LB55 HBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB55 HBL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB55 HBL 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 LB55 HBL find?
- LB55 HBL passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; offside rear upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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