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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LR55 FCAMOT history

LR55 FCA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 308,523 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LR55 FCA green 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 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
308,523 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
16,993 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR55 FCA was last recorded at 308,523 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 3,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,992 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,531 miles
Average per year
16,993 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 308,523 miles
  • 2023 – 304,992 miles
  • 2022 – 293,938 miles
  • 2021 – 285,578 miles
  • 2020 – 274,509 miles
  • 2019 – 259,156 miles
  • 2017 – 244,660 miles
  • 2016 – 230,717 miles
  • 2015 – 215,578 miles
  • 2014 – 183,006 miles
  • 2012 – 155,443 miles
  • 2011 – 125,435 miles
  • 2010 – 96,086 miles
  • 2009 – 66,154 miles
  • 2008 – 35,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail308,523 miles
  • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside rear, centre rear seats not in use

What MOT failures 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.

  • Power steering fluid level below minimum

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Stone chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail308,523 miles (+3,531)2 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    308,523 miles
    Test number
    443062698321
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear, centre rear seats not in use

  2. Pass304,992 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    304,992 miles
    Test number
    668891532345
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  3. Fail304,968 miles (+11,030)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,968 miles
    Test number
    547045243059
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryStone chip to windscreen

  4. Pass293,938 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    293,938 miles
    Test number
    157483494515
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail293,936 miles (+8,358)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,936 miles
    Test number
    690485413981
    • MajorHeadlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass285,578 miles (+11,069)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    285,578 miles
    Test number
    598103428239
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass274,509 miles (+15,353)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    274,509 miles
    Test number
    111656454649
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has vertical movement internally
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass259,156 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    259,156 miles
    Test number
    847873776717
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Fail259,156 miles (+14,496)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,156 miles
    Test number
    352203558609
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass244,660 miles (+13,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    244,660 miles
    Test number
    406147257411
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s/r lamp lense broken (taped )

  11. Pass230,973 miles (+256)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    230,973 miles
    Test number
    340012796622
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable retaining hook broken

  12. Fail230,717 miles (+15,139)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,717 miles
    Test number
    813533398009
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake actuator fault / noisey (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort Handbrake actuator fault / noisy. (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Steering joint has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Handbrake cable retaining hook broken

  13. Pass215,578 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    215,578 miles
    Test number
    612169359204
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail215,578 miles (+14,963)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,578 miles
    Test number
    125792217897
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass200,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    200,615 miles
    Test number
    278294215042
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail200,615 miles (+17,609)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,615 miles
    Test number
    949005405057
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass183,006 miles (+27,563)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    183,006 miles
    Test number
    855582504035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass155,443 miles (+30,008)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    155,443 miles
    Test number
    117222962387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass125,435 miles (+29,349)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    125,435 miles
    Test number
    475487001457
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s steering arm has slight play.

  20. Pass96,086 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,086 miles
    Test number
    384373430399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail96,083 miles (+29,929)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,083 miles
    Test number
    860740930382
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass66,154 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    951144139395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack arm assy

  23. Fail66,154 miles (+30,219)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,154 miles
    Test number
    914051539326
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s rack arm assy

  24. Pass35,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,935 miles
    Test number
    372167198422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 FCA

Does LR55 FCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FCA expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FCA?
The MOT on LR55 FCA expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FCA done?
LR55 FCA was recorded at 308,523 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 16,993 miles a year.
Has LR55 FCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FCA has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 FCA 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 LR55 FCA find?
LR55 FCA failed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability broken; front registration plate insecure, and 13 more.

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