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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 2,495 cc

LT52 EXNMOT history

LT52 EXN is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 138,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LT52 EXN 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 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
138,965 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,447 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EXN
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 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT52 EXN was last recorded at 138,965 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 3,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,516 miles · 5 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,449 miles
Average per year
5,447 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,965 miles
  • 2025 – 135,516 miles
  • 2024 – 133,583 miles
  • 2023 – 129,443 miles
  • 2022 – 127,160 miles
  • 2021 – 126,046 miles
  • 2020 – 125,022 miles
  • 2019 – 124,253 miles
  • 2018 – 122,578 miles
  • 2017 – 118,751 miles
  • 2016 – 113,273 miles
  • 2015 – 105,347 miles
  • 2014 – 102,708 miles
  • 2013 – 96,210 miles
  • 2012 – 89,256 miles
  • 2011 – 81,494 miles
  • 2010 – 73,728 miles
  • 2009 – 62,210 miles
  • 2008 – 54,915 miles
  • 2007 – 44,028 miles
  • 2006 – 34,985 miles
  • 2005 – 24,545 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,965 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear 1 of 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint moderate play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • All brake pads starting to get low.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,965 miles (+3,449)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    138,965 miles
    Test number
    652393306807
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear 1 of 2 (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub joint moderate play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,516 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    992328389885
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail135,516 miles (+1,933)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    359422924037
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,583 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    175932436091
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail133,583 miles (+4,140)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,583 miles
    Test number
    433985108920
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,443 miles (+2,283)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    290451753718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated/splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated/ splitting
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass127,160 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,160 miles
    Test number
    373298208770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,046 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    976546094105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass125,022 miles (+769)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,022 miles
    Test number
    905953311260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass124,253 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    124,253 miles
    Test number
    373657384280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,578 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,578 miles
    Test number
    832788443953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,751 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,751 miles
    Test number
    981105282758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,273 miles (+7,926)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,273 miles
    Test number
    785288180575
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes over chassis at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass105,347 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    549852983508
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads starting to get low.

  15. Fail105,347 miles (+2,639)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,347 miles
    Test number
    457782363218
    • FailureStop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pads starting to get low.

  16. Pass102,708 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    307928164499
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail102,708 miles (+6,498)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,708 miles
    Test number
    638528564270
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass96,210 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    629847263230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass89,256 miles (+7,762)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,256 miles
    Test number
    755924462217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,494 miles (+7,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,494 miles
    Test number
    219912451260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,728 miles (+11,518)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    73,728 miles
    Test number
    914424270207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    172231269267
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail62,210 miles (+7,295)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,210 miles
    Test number
    642411069283
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass54,915 miles (+10,887)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,915 miles
    Test number
    670171008330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,028 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    872169567294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,985 miles (+10,440)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    34,985 miles
    Test number
    362211866261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    24,545 miles
    Test number
    330622165288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT52 EXN

Does LT52 EXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT52 EXN is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EXN?
The MOT on LT52 EXN is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT52 EXN done?
LT52 EXN was recorded at 138,965 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 5,447 miles a year.
Has LT52 EXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EXN has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LT52 EXN 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 LT52 EXN find?
LT52 EXN passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated hub; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 5 more.

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