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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LS02 BVAMOT history

LS02 BVA is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 176,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

LS02 BVA black 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 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
176,834 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 BVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 BVA was last recorded at 176,834 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 5,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Jan 2025: 171,427 miles, lower than 268,893 miles on 29 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
171,427 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,407 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,834 miles
  • 2025 – 171,427 miles
  • 2024 – 268,893 miles
  • 2023 – 268,766 miles
  • 2022 – 162,325 miles
  • 2021 – 157,845 miles
  • 2020 – 154,013 miles
  • 2019 – 145,808 miles
  • 2018 – 138,885 miles
  • 2017 – 132,906 miles
  • 2016 – 124,755 miles
  • 2015 – 114,865 miles
  • 2014 – 106,166 miles
  • 2013 – 94,645 miles
  • 2012 – 92,215 miles
  • 2011 – 89,369 miles
  • 2010 – 85,521 miles
  • 2009 – 79,978 miles
  • 2008 – 62,801 miles
  • 2007 – 45,715 miles
  • 2006 – 30,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,834 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear child seat fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass176,834 miles (+5,407)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    176,834 miles
    Test number
    332407037214
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass171,427 miles (-97,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    171,427 miles
    Test number
    604524156168
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass268,893 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    268,893 miles
    Test number
    851408903901
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rear flange corroded and has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s side steps badly corroded and not safe to use.
  4. Fail268,893 miles (+127)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,893 miles
    Test number
    336072789199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rear flange corroded and has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s side steps badly corroded and not safe to use.
  5. Fail268,766 miles (+106,441)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,766 miles
    Test number
    743143906326
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault and t/c light and hill descent light on. (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center exhaust bracket broken. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorLower Steering column attachment defective steering column u/j badly worn. (2.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component insecure wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn to excess. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component insecure wing insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Direction indicator insecure indicator and rear fog light insecure. (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s side steps badly corroded and unsafe to stand on.
  6. Pass162,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    162,325 miles
    Test number
    617494243541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,325 miles (+4,480)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,325 miles
    Test number
    347991104080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass157,845 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    854017351763
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud flap loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  9. Fail157,845 miles (+3,832)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,845 miles
    Test number
    731477314515
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear mud flap loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  10. Pass154,013 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,013 miles
    Test number
    479978189635
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  11. Fail153,901 miles (+8,093)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,901 miles
    Test number
    953535947420
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  12. Pass145,808 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    660799661945
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear at end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower door steps supports corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  13. Fail145,808 miles (+6,923)2 major1 repaired3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    545466855402
    • MajorNearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective small tear at end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower door steps supports corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both rear bump stops missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty
  14. Pass138,885 miles (+5,979)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    138,885 miles
    Test number
    441324253765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,906 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,906 miles
    Test number
    586686109007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,898 miles (+8,143)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,898 miles
    Test number
    182453487950
    • FailureOffside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass124,755 miles (+9,890)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    124,755 miles
    Test number
    823057163876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,865 miles (+8,699)1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,865 miles
    Test number
    978743465133
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn
    • NoteFew minor chips in windscreen
    • NoteGear oil leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack swivel joint
    • NoteSide skirts/steps preventing inspection of inner & outer sills
    • NoteSlight free play detected at steering wheel
    • NoteUnable to check rear back seats at time of test
  19. Pass106,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    116140124057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail106,166 miles (+11,521)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,166 miles
    Test number
    917497414013
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Fail94,645 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    126475923490
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass94,645 miles (+2,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    94,645 miles
    Test number
    476335723053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass92,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    448586122082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,215 miles (+2,846)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,215 miles
    Test number
    196224222491
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
  25. Pass89,369 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,369 miles
    Test number
    266911021057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,366 miles (+3,845)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,366 miles
    Test number
    529999911048
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass85,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    231003530043
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Fail85,521 miles (+5,543)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    541303230076
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass79,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    79,978 miles
    Test number
    261726939047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail79,978 miles (+17,177)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,978 miles
    Test number
    751766139003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  31. Pass62,801 miles (+17,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,801 miles
    Test number
    942367208047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass45,715 miles (+15,478)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    45,715 miles
    Test number
    111095707067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
  33. Pass30,237 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,237 miles
    Test number
    180645706050
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn down to wear markers
    • NoteLong handbrake travel

Questions about LS02 BVA

Does LS02 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 BVA is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 BVA?
The MOT on LS02 BVA is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 BVA done?
LS02 BVA was recorded at 176,834 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has LS02 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 BVA has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS02 BVA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Jan 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS02 BVA find?
LS02 BVA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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