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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LL51 DCXMOT history

LL51 DCX is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 287,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

LL51 DCX red 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
287,208 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 DCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 DCX was last recorded at 287,208 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
287,197 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 287,208 miles
  • 2025 – 284,060 miles
  • 2024 – 279,565 miles
  • 2023 – 274,572 miles
  • 2022 – 268,117 miles
  • 2021 – 255,316 miles
  • 2020 – 246,710 miles
  • 2019 – 235,841 miles
  • 2018 – 216,004 miles
  • 2017 – 197,702 miles
  • 2016 – 182,225 miles
  • 2011 – 180,270 miles
  • 2010 – 176,847 miles
  • 2009 – 172,608 miles
  • 2008 – 170,448 miles
  • 2006 – 162,789 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass287,208 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryChassis corrodedRecorded 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass287,208 miles (+11)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    287,208 miles
    Test number
    706445938156
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  2. Fail287,197 miles (+3,137)1 dangerous3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,197 miles
    Test number
    362050676986
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded

  3. Pass284,060 miles (+4,495)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    284,060 miles
    Test number
    290760084783
    • 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass279,565 miles (+4,993)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    279,565 miles
    Test number
    736500147643
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass274,572 miles (+6,455)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    274,572 miles
    Test number
    374650980457
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass268,117 miles (+12,801)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    268,117 miles
    Test number
    939413549296
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement above axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass255,316 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    255,316 miles
    Test number
    666340271232
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail255,316 miles (+8,606)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,316 miles
    Test number
    416858027265
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass246,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    246,710 miles
    Test number
    597239047237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail246,710 miles (+10,869)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,710 miles
    Test number
    481100043643
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass235,841 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    235,841 miles
    Test number
    433581689151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail235,840 miles (+19,836)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,840 miles
    Test number
    651937408243
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass216,004 miles (+18,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    216,004 miles
    Test number
    818800037126
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass197,702 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    197,702 miles
    Test number
    514120398063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail197,696 miles (+15,471)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,696 miles
    Test number
    441425932082
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront wheel bearing has excessive play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass182,225 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    182,225 miles
    Test number
    287712159208
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass180,270 miles (+3,423)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    180,270 miles
    Test number
    885133881050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise right rear link arm front bush slight unbonding
    • NoteAdvise small chips in B zone of windscreen

  18. Pass176,847 miles (+4,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    176,847 miles
    Test number
    324857240050
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass172,608 miles (+2,160)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    172,608 miles
    Test number
    692483319054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass170,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    170,448 miles
    Test number
    663401628082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail170,448 miles (+7,659)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,448 miles
    Test number
    601057518056
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass162,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    162,789 miles
    Test number
    813223556331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 DCX

Does LL51 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 DCX is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 DCX?
The MOT on LL51 DCX is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 DCX done?
LL51 DCX was recorded at 287,208 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
Has LL51 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 DCX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 DCX 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 LL51 DCX find?
LL51 DCX passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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