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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

LR59 VPAMOT history

LR59 VPA is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 145,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

LR59 VPA black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Sept 2025
Mileage
145,418 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
9,693 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 VPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 VPA was last recorded at 145,418 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 2,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
142,496 miles · 24 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,922 miles
Average per year
9,693 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,418 miles
  • 2023 – 136,867 miles
  • 2021 – 135,749 miles
  • 2020 – 126,085 miles
  • 2019 – 117,937 miles
  • 2017 – 111,090 miles
  • 2016 – 99,248 miles
  • 2015 – 83,619 miles
  • 2014 – 67,679 miles
  • 2013 – 48,522 miles
  • 2012 – 30,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,418 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 21 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,418 miles (+2,922)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    145,418 miles
    Test number
    462651780980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass142,496 miles (+5,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    142,496 miles
    Test number
    567594870793
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,867 miles (+1,118)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    136,867 miles
    Test number
    424330752846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass135,749 miles (+9,664)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    135,749 miles
    Test number
    322447429061
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass126,085 miles (+8,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    126,085 miles
    Test number
    540792846074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,937 miles (+6,847)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    185492545384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,090 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    111,090 miles
    Test number
    538446143761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,248 miles (+15,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,248 miles
    Test number
    764393838902
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass83,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    868330663782
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail83,619 miles (+15,940)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,619 miles
    Test number
    937082330708
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,679 miles (+19,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,679 miles
    Test number
    777766234311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass48,522 miles (+18,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    799296723356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    30,478 miles
    Test number
    546696722380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 VPA

Does LR59 VPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR59 VPA expired on 29 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR59 VPA?
The MOT on LR59 VPA expired on 29 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR59 VPA done?
LR59 VPA was recorded at 145,418 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 9,693 miles a year.
Has LR59 VPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 VPA has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on LR59 VPA 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 LR59 VPA find?
LR59 VPA passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.

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