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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LT52 BVZMOT history

LT52 BVZ is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 153,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LT52 BVZ black 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 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
153,813 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 BVZ
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
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT52 BVZ was last recorded at 153,813 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 1,538 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2014: 37,632 miles, lower than 102,922 miles on 5 Mar 2013.

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
152,275 miles · 21 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,538 miles
Average per year
5,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,813 miles
  • 2023 – 152,275 miles
  • 2019 – 144,998 miles
  • 2018 – 137,776 miles
  • 2017 – 126,343 miles
  • 2016 – 121,644 miles
  • 2015 – 113,130 miles
  • 2014 – 37,632 miles
  • 2013 – 102,922 miles
  • 2011 – 98,187 miles
  • 2010 – 94,120 miles
  • 2009 – 88,059 miles
  • 2007 – 61,230 miles
  • 2006 – 46,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail153,813 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail153,813 miles (+1,538)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,813 miles
    Test number
    411939135480
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting fuel tank mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

  2. Pass152,275 miles (+7,277)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,275 miles
    Test number
    272770140615
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass144,998 miles (+7,222)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,998 miles
    Test number
    392789864619
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,776 miles (+11,433)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    137,776 miles
    Test number
    269023129653
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass126,343 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    528436362036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,644 miles
    Test number
    171967402881
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear air suspension link bushes severley worn

  7. Fail121,644 miles (+8,514)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,644 miles
    Test number
    109883040209
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear air suspension link bushes severley worn

  8. Pass113,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    396487815214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail113,130 miles (+75,498)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,130 miles
    Test number
    345645315462
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  10. Pass37,632 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    107963734288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  11. Fail37,632 miles (-65,290)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,632 miles
    Test number
    138153634211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

  12. Pass102,922 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    536244963062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass98,187 miles (+4,067)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    98,187 miles
    Test number
    956271641306
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has some edge wear

  14. Pass94,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    470610650470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,120 miles (+6,061)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,120 miles
    Test number
    663750450314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass88,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    88,059 miles
    Test number
    380641629366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    743988338324
    • 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)

  18. Pass61,230 miles (+14,455)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    61,230 miles
    Test number
    264635957201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    46,775 miles
    Test number
    820364396151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 BVZ

Does LT52 BVZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 BVZ expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 BVZ?
The MOT on LT52 BVZ expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 BVZ done?
LT52 BVZ was recorded at 153,813 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 5,597 miles a year.
Has LT52 BVZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 BVZ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 BVZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LT52 BVZ find?
LT52 BVZ failed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at suspension mount; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank mounting; nearside rear vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting, and 4 more.

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