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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LD52 HWCMOT history

LD52 HWC is a blue petrol Land Rover Discovery first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 135,719 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

LD52 HWC 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 Nov 2026
Mileage
135,719 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 HWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 HWC was last recorded at 135,719 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,710 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,009 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,710 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,719 miles
  • 2024 – 132,009 miles
  • 2023 – 126,380 miles
  • 2022 – 126,366 miles
  • 2015 – 122,124 miles
  • 2014 – 116,451 miles
  • 2013 – 107,398 miles
  • 2012 – 97,104 miles
  • 2011 – 87,187 miles
  • 2009 – 68,408 miles
  • 2008 – 58,789 miles
  • 2007 – 47,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,719 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroding

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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,719 miles (+3,710)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    135,719 miles
    Test number
    155013951174
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroding
  2. Pass132,009 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    500266728411
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail132,009 miles (+5,629)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,009 miles
    Test number
    676593761608
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    126,380 miles
    Test number
    318763494746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail126,380 miles (+14)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,380 miles
    Test number
    851822393700
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail126,366 miles (+14)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,366 miles
    Test number
    970614347421
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. Fail126,352 miles (+4,228)11 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,352 miles
    Test number
    597350399365
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass122,124 miles (+5,673)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    919692525251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  9. Pass116,451 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    116,451 miles
    Test number
    995846524211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail116,421 miles (+9,023)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,421 miles
    Test number
    438048214271
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass107,398 miles (+10,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,398 miles
    Test number
    298007833431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass97,104 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    97,104 miles
    Test number
    889891932159
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Fail97,099 miles (+9,912)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,099 miles
    Test number
    419720632176
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass87,187 miles (+18,779)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,187 miles
    Test number
    169872061468
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing noisy
  15. Pass68,408 miles (+8)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,408 miles
    Test number
    313713389077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
  16. Fail68,400 miles (+9,611)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,400 miles
    Test number
    170482089474
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split
  17. Pass58,789 miles (+11,405)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    812267078054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Pass47,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    953712757035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,384 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,384 miles
    Test number
    474311757070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteADVISE off side front tyre low 2 MM and worn on edge

Questions about LD52 HWC

Does LD52 HWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD52 HWC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LD52 HWC?
The MOT on LD52 HWC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD52 HWC done?
LD52 HWC was recorded at 135,719 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has LD52 HWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 HWC has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD52 HWC 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 LD52 HWC find?
LD52 HWC passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside sill corroding.

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