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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

LC52 TPYMOT history

LC52 TPY is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LC52 TPY blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
123,075 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC52 TPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC52 TPY was last recorded at 123,075 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,023 miles · 6 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,075 miles
  • 2025 – 120,063 miles
  • 2024 – 116,328 miles
  • 2023 – 116,294 miles
  • 2022 – 113,054 miles
  • 2021 – 110,405 miles
  • 2020 – 107,100 miles
  • 2019 – 105,326 miles
  • 2018 – 102,515 miles
  • 2017 – 95,950 miles
  • 2016 – 91,359 miles
  • 2015 – 89,151 miles
  • 2014 – 86,658 miles
  • 2013 – 84,447 miles
  • 2012 – 82,588 miles
  • 2011 – 79,756 miles
  • 2010 – 75,620 miles
  • 2009 – 72,860 miles
  • 2008 – 69,052 miles
  • 2007 – 42,336 miles
  • 2006 – 32,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,075 miles
  • AdvisoryHandbrake travel highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySigns oil leak nsr wheel area minorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,075 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    123,075 miles
    Test number
    847849445179
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken away
    • AdvisorySigns oil leak nsr wheel area minor

  2. Fail123,023 miles (+2,960)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,023 miles
    Test number
    393373574408
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play front bar support bar track ends play and rubber boots split nsf and osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake travel high
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tail pipe broken away
    • AdvisorySigns oil leak nsr wheel area minor

  3. Pass120,063 miles (+3,735)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,063 miles
    Test number
    110906275401
    • MinorNearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass116,328 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,328 miles
    Test number
    169720010433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail116,294 miles (+3,240)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,294 miles
    Test number
    272934558319
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

  6. Pass113,054 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    315185952711
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear door and wheel arch damage

  7. Pass110,405 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,405 miles
    Test number
    177806914085
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail110,402 miles (+3,302)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,402 miles
    Test number
    557982496218
    • MajorExhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorTowbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass107,100 miles (+1,774)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    107,100 miles
    Test number
    715354417711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,326 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    105,326 miles
    Test number
    123448161017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail105,323 miles (+2,808)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,323 miles
    Test number
    804691386199
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass102,515 miles (+6,565)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,515 miles
    Test number
    844767597326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,950 miles (+4,591)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    95,950 miles
    Test number
    361343852647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass91,359 miles (+2,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    314611000749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre perished aswell
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass89,151 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,151 miles
    Test number
    528592496192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,658 miles (+2,211)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    376880464299
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

  17. Pass84,447 miles (+1,859)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    84,447 miles
    Test number
    376596753236
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass82,588 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,588 miles
    Test number
    638124462253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass79,756 miles (+4,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,756 miles
    Test number
    247426751260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass75,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    492581800207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  21. Fail75,620 miles (+70)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,620 miles
    Test number
    262284490195
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass75,550 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    284233940029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail75,550 miles (+2,690)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,550 miles
    Test number
    404013740041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail72,860 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    103923939401
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass72,860 miles (+3,808)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    72,860 miles
    Test number
    490923139028
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass69,052 miles1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    333277868201
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteEngine coolant level low
    • NoteFront discs worn thin
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering fluid level low
    • NoteRear discs worn heavly

  27. Fail69,052 miles (+26,716)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    744643968234
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteEngine coolant level low
    • NoteFront discs worn thin
    • NoteLow pressure in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePower steering fluid level low
    • NoteRear discs worn heavly

  28. Pass42,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    454399817055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail42,336 miles (+9,383)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,336 miles
    Test number
    624949217042
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  30. Pass32,953 miles (+175)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,953 miles
    Test number
    224031436007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail32,778 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,778 miles
    Test number
    151234326401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LC52 TPY

Does LC52 TPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC52 TPY is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC52 TPY?
The MOT on LC52 TPY is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC52 TPY done?
LC52 TPY was recorded at 123,075 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has LC52 TPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC52 TPY has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC52 TPY 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 LC52 TPY find?
LC52 TPY passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: handbrake travel high; rear exhaust tail pipe broken away; signs oil leak nsr wheel area minor.

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