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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LD52 MPZMOT history

LD52 MPZ is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LD52 MPZ blue Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
148,085 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD52 MPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD52 MPZ was last recorded at 148,085 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 6,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,856 miles · 6 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,229 miles
Average per year
6,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,085 miles
  • 2024 – 141,856 miles
  • 2023 – 134,850 miles
  • 2022 – 128,084 miles
  • 2021 – 120,967 miles
  • 2020 – 109,556 miles
  • 2019 – 100,426 miles
  • 2017 – 86,788 miles
  • 2016 – 78,436 miles
  • 2015 – 72,138 miles
  • 2014 – 69,292 miles
  • 2013 – 68,158 miles
  • 2012 – 65,806 miles
  • 2011 – 63,484 miles
  • 2010 – 60,254 miles
  • 2009 – 51,949 miles
  • 2008 – 46,732 miles
  • 2007 – 40,326 miles
  • 2006 – 34,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s front driveshaft seals

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,085 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    148,085 miles
    Test number
    206040068769
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail148,085 miles (+6,229)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,085 miles
    Test number
    370122339521
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass141,856 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    517419030493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s front driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail141,856 miles (+7,006)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,856 miles
    Test number
    368036116138
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm b/j (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn watts linkage , centre lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive n/s and o/s front driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass134,850 miles (+6,766)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    466919653580
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Mudguard insecure
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes( rear arms) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass128,084 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    699392650737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail128,084 miles (+7,117)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,084 miles
    Test number
    377871619940
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass120,967 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    120,967 miles
    Test number
    492482464814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail120,962 miles (+11,406)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,962 miles
    Test number
    603828201693
    • MajorFront Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass109,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    190252681365
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail109,556 miles (+9,130)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    711308530013
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass100,426 miles (+13,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    682970787378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  13. Pass86,788 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    86,788 miles
    Test number
    336468878397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,436 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,436 miles
    Test number
    798560606274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,138 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    72,138 miles
    Test number
    118467206788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,292 miles (+1,134)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,292 miles
    Test number
    167161104384
    • NoteChassis rails show signs of corrosion
  17. Pass68,158 miles (+2,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,158 miles
    Test number
    938602903372
    • NoteUnder side of vehicle has light corrosion
  18. Pass65,806 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    308860602337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,484 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,484 miles
    Test number
    965259791218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,254 miles (+8,305)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,254 miles
    Test number
    641850700319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,949 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    133713199214
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  22. Fail51,949 miles (+5,217)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    804182299236
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  23. Pass46,732 miles (+6,406)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,732 miles
    Test number
    473375508303
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect rear centre seat belt.
  24. Pass40,326 miles (+5,885)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    594647397264
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteClutch pedal pad worn
    • NoteO/side reverse light lense cracked
  25. Pass34,441 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    34,441 miles
    Test number
    822648096287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about LD52 MPZ

Does LD52 MPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD52 MPZ expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD52 MPZ?
The MOT on LD52 MPZ expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD52 MPZ done?
LD52 MPZ was recorded at 148,085 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 6,056 miles a year.
Has LD52 MPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD52 MPZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LD52 MPZ 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 MPZ find?
LD52 MPZ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; oil leak, but not excessive transfer box.

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