Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LR55 VDYMOT history
LR55 VDY is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 167,989 mi
- At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,377 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 VDY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 VDY was last recorded at 167,989 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 167,989 miles · 4 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,377 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,989 miles
- 2025 – 164,806 miles
- 2024 – 161,174 miles
- 2023 – 156,440 miles
- 2022 – 143,218 miles
- 2021 – 129,917 miles
- 2020 – 118,669 miles
- 2019 – 105,434 miles
- 2018 – 91,626 miles
- 2017 – 81,307 miles
- 2016 – 74,159 miles
- 2015 – 64,666 miles
- 2014 – 53,863 miles
- 2013 – 49,850 miles
- 2012 – 43,294 miles
- 2011 – 39,201 miles
- 2010 – 32,954 miles
- 2009 – 23,317 miles
- 2008 – 18,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,989 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills corroding but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Both outer and inner sills corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside water heater pipe slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 31 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,989 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 167,989 miles
- Test number
- 528937204220
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills corroding but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Fail167,989 miles (+3,183)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,989 miles
- Test number
- 175377295918
- DangerousNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside and offside outer and inner sills corroded but ok at time of test
- AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted
Pass164,806 miles (+3,632)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 164,806 miles
- Test number
- 828630179329
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder side corroded
- AdvisoryWater leak
Pass161,174 miles (+53)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 161,174 miles
- Test number
- 674072676184
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroding
Fail161,121 miles (+4,681)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,121 miles
- Test number
- 759884292978
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth outer and inner sills corroding
Pass156,440 miles (+13,222)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 156,440 miles
- Test number
- 715236263911
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,218 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 143,218 miles
- Test number
- 950639280505
- AdvisoryOffside water heater pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted could not view
Fail143,218 miles (+13,301)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,218 miles
- Test number
- 465437907627
- DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside water heater pipe slight corrosion
- AdvisoryRear reverse lights not working
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlastic side skirts fitted could not view
Pass129,917 miles (+11,248)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 129,917 miles
- Test number
- 783285679296
- AdvisoryAll tyres are worn
Pass118,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 118,669 miles
- Test number
- 139667773533
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail118,669 miles (+13,235)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,669 miles
- Test number
- 197165378063
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,434 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 105,434 miles
- Test number
- 853522938302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,434 miles (+13,808)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,434 miles
- Test number
- 121529253644
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Pass91,626 miles (+10,319)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 91,626 miles
- Test number
- 958391168426
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass81,307 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 81,307 miles
- Test number
- 987598329596
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail81,307 miles (+7,148)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,307 miles
- Test number
- 638000846298
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass74,159 miles (+9,493)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 74,159 miles
- Test number
- 245200615999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,666 miles (+10,803)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 64,666 miles
- Test number
- 990110885834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,863 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,863 miles
- Test number
- 337339204321
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass53,863 miles (+4,013)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 53,863 miles
- Test number
- 449979404376
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,850 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 49,850 miles
- Test number
- 749509913362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail49,850 miles (+6,556)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,850 miles
- Test number
- 446119613317
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass43,294 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,294 miles
- Test number
- 148408312368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,294 miles (+4,093)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 43,294 miles
- Test number
- 476258512316
- NoteSlight play o/s front rack end
Pass39,201 miles (+6,247)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 39,201 miles
- Test number
- 556730221351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,954 miles (+9,637)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,954 miles
- Test number
- 783573800328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,317 miles (+5,235)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 23,317 miles
- Test number
- 724346609397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass18,082 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 18,082 miles
- Test number
- 260485808391
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR55 VDY
- Does LR55 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 VDY is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 VDY?
- The MOT on LR55 VDY is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 VDY done?
- LR55 VDY was recorded at 167,989 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 8,377 miles a year.
- Has LR55 VDY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 VDY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 VDY 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 VDY find?
- LR55 VDY passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside and offside outer and inner sills corroding but ok at time of test, and 1 more.
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