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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LR51 PAPMOT history

LR51 PAP is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 306,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LR51 PAP 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 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
306,689 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
14,053 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 PAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 PAP was last recorded at 306,689 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 67 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
306,622 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
67 miles
Average per year
14,053 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,689 miles
  • 2025 – 301,621 miles
  • 2024 – 295,024 miles
  • 2023 – 291,856 miles
  • 2022 – 287,680 miles
  • 2021 – 278,008 miles
  • 2020 – 272,838 miles
  • 2019 – 257,456 miles
  • 2018 – 235,457 miles
  • 2017 – 216,756 miles
  • 2016 – 198,295 miles
  • 2015 – 181,188 miles
  • 2014 – 163,429 miles
  • 2013 – 146,712 miles
  • 2012 – 128,670 miles
  • 2011 – 110,660 miles
  • 2010 – 91,168 miles
  • 2009 – 71,744 miles
  • 2008 – 51,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,689 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension 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.

  • Rear sills and sill backs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake pipde coated in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,689 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    306,689 miles
    Test number
    225277114555
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  2. Fail306,622 miles (+5,001)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,622 miles
    Test number
    164360874951
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corroded
  3. Pass301,621 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    301,621 miles
    Test number
    380171878304
    • AdvisoryRear sills and sill backs
  4. Fail301,589 miles (+6,565)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,589 miles
    Test number
    399123064449
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills and sill backs
  5. Pass295,024 miles (+3,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    295,024 miles
    Test number
    940102127451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills corroded
  6. Pass291,856 miles (+4,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    291,856 miles
    Test number
    228687638130
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear sill
  7. Pass287,680 miles (+9,672)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    287,680 miles
    Test number
    579730141492
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  8. Pass278,008 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    278,008 miles
    Test number
    386393285287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass272,838 miles (+15,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    272,838 miles
    Test number
    435907593768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass257,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    257,456 miles
    Test number
    343706141254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail257,456 miles (+21,999)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,456 miles
    Test number
    324519095512
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
  12. Pass235,457 miles (+18,701)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    235,457 miles
    Test number
    633178467094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Pass216,756 miles (+18,461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    216,756 miles
    Test number
    267469539001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass198,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    198,295 miles
    Test number
    459730732622
    • AdvisoryBrake pipde coated in grease
  15. Fail198,295 miles (+17,107)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,295 miles
    Test number
    734861277993
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipde coated in grease
    • AdvisoryPlay in both rear lower rosejoints
  16. Pass181,188 miles (+17,759)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    181,188 miles
    Test number
    204959112629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass163,429 miles (+16,717)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    163,429 miles
    Test number
    785128634279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass146,712 miles (+18,042)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    146,712 miles
    Test number
    315473743254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,670 miles
    Test number
    609312942266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,667 miles (+18,007)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,667 miles
    Test number
    955272742281
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
  21. Pass110,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    248504021217
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  22. Fail110,660 miles (+19,492)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,660 miles
    Test number
    369454521418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Pass91,168 miles (+19,424)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    91,168 miles
    Test number
    880875010254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,744 miles (+20,641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    71,744 miles
    Test number
    932367119216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,103 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    51,103 miles
    Test number
    603135728245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LR51 PAP

Does LR51 PAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 PAP is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 PAP?
The MOT on LR51 PAP is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 PAP done?
LR51 PAP was recorded at 306,689 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 14,053 miles a year.
Has LR51 PAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 PAP has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR51 PAP 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 LR51 PAP find?
LR51 PAP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; rear suspension corroded.

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