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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

LP51 MEPMOT history

LP51 MEP is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 220,537 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

LP51 MEP 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 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
220,537 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,598 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 MEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 MEP was last recorded at 220,537 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 8,177 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,360 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,177 miles
Average per year
7,598 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,537 miles
  • 2025 – 212,360 miles
  • 2024 – 204,887 miles
  • 2023 – 193,130 miles
  • 2022 – 187,216 miles
  • 2021 – 182,104 miles
  • 2020 – 176,537 miles
  • 2019 – 170,630 miles
  • 2018 – 166,313 miles
  • 2013 – 155,181 miles
  • 2012 – 136,680 miles
  • 2011 – 124,284 miles
  • 2010 – 111,297 miles
  • 2009 – 100,265 miles
  • 2008 – 88,145 miles
  • 2007 – 76,337 miles
  • 2006 – 65,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,537 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass220,537 miles (+8,177)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    220,537 miles
    Test number
    920981677069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass212,360 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    212,360 miles
    Test number
    634701022874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,887 miles (+11,757)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    204,887 miles
    Test number
    214656004206
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play Front steering arm ball joint (steering box end) slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass193,130 miles (+5,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    193,130 miles
    Test number
    543235376848
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisoryPitman arm ball joint slight play

  5. Pass187,216 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    187,216 miles
    Test number
    753209488321
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail187,195 miles (+5,091)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,195 miles
    Test number
    941324766978
    • MajorNearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drag link end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass182,104 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    182,104 miles
    Test number
    263240519989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass176,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,537 miles
    Test number
    402722620216
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT REAR TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK ON ENGINE
    • AdvisoryREAR PROP SHAFT JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

  9. Fail176,537 miles (+5,907)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,537 miles
    Test number
    758725104418
    • Repaired at testWheel bearing has excessive play NEARSIDE FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHIP IN SCREEN
    • AdvisoryNEARSIDE FRONT REAR TRACK ROD END SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK ON ENGINE
    • AdvisoryREAR PROP SHAFT JOINT SLIGHT PLAY

  10. Pass170,630 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,630 miles
    Test number
    739802320624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass166,313 miles (+11,132)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    166,313 miles
    Test number
    499354544119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,181 miles (+18,501)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    155,181 miles
    Test number
    127955943182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass136,680 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    136,680 miles
    Test number
    849495832156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • NoteSmall cuts to o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyre walls

  14. Fail136,673 miles (+12,389)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,673 miles
    Test number
    259755932111
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s rear brake back plate corroded
    • NoteSmall cuts to o/s and n/s front and n/s rear tyre walls

  15. Pass124,284 miles (+7)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    124,284 miles
    Test number
    995850631150
    • NoteNOISE FROM STEERING WHILST OPERATED.
    • NotePOSSIBLE C.V JOINT WORN.
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMP AROUND FUEL FILTER.

  16. Fail124,277 miles (+12,980)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,277 miles
    Test number
    868154721114
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSteering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteNOISE FROM STEERING WHILST OPERATED.
    • NotePOSSIBLE C.V JOINT WORN.
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMP AROUND FUEL FILTER.

  17. Pass111,297 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    111,297 miles
    Test number
    833007710175
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail111,290 miles (+11,025)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,290 miles
    Test number
    932376010173
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass100,265 miles (+7)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    100,265 miles
    Test number
    542603339168
    • NoteALL TYRES HAVE CUTS IN SIDEWALLS.
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WORN.

  20. Fail100,258 miles (+12,113)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,258 miles
    Test number
    821201339146
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteALL TYRES HAVE CUTS IN SIDEWALLS.
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT WORN.

  21. Pass88,145 miles (+11,808)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,145 miles
    Test number
    550659618164
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteSlight oil leaks around transmission components
    • NoteVarious cuts in all tyres
    • NoteVarious oil leaks around engine

  22. Pass76,337 miles (+10,410)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,337 miles
    Test number
    763080027188
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear flexi brake hoses becoming corroded
    • NotePark brake slightly out of adjustment

  23. Pass65,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    281172746132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,927 miles5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,927 miles
    Test number
    293452646135
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHand brake lever requires adjustment
    • NoteHigh level brake light blub blown

Questions about LP51 MEP

Does LP51 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP51 MEP is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP51 MEP?
The MOT on LP51 MEP is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP51 MEP done?
LP51 MEP was recorded at 220,537 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 7,598 miles a year.
Has LP51 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 MEP has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LP51 MEP 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 LP51 MEP find?
LP51 MEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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