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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

LX07 XALMOT history

LX07 XAL is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 172,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

LX07 XAL 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 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
172,167 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX07 XAL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX07 XAL was last recorded at 172,167 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 8,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2021: 157,779 miles, lower than 157,780 miles on 26 Oct 2021.

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
163,703 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,464 miles
Average per year
9,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,167 miles
  • 2022 – 163,703 miles
  • 2021 – 157,779 miles
  • 2020 – 143,877 miles
  • 2019 – 124,196 miles
  • 2018 – 114,084 miles
  • 2017 – 101,828 miles
  • 2016 – 92,011 miles
  • 2015 – 83,971 miles
  • 2014 – 75,885 miles
  • 2013 – 69,571 miles
  • 2012 – 57,588 miles
  • 2011 – 49,459 miles
  • 2010 – 38,043 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,167 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Moving in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure Mounts corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Cab steps insecure Mounts corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,167 miles (+8,464)2 dangerous6 major2 minor19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,167 miles
    Test number
    537907238941
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Moving in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure Mounts corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Cab steps insecure Mounts corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass163,703 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    163,703 miles
    Test number
    245190121621
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail163,703 miles (+5,924)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,703 miles
    Test number
    256499506538
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TOP HUB BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR OF REAR ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass157,779 miles (-1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    157,779 miles
    Test number
    483114703283
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover missing. (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail157,780 miles (+13,903)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,780 miles
    Test number
    324528014506
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass143,877 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,877 miles
    Test number
    255570554930
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail143,876 miles (+19,680)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,876 miles
    Test number
    604605012387
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass124,196 miles (+10,112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    124,196 miles
    Test number
    137176094497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged covers missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass114,084 miles (+12,256)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    114,084 miles
    Test number
    329385642776
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass101,828 miles (+9,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    636463061588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass92,011 miles (+8,040)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    92,011 miles
    Test number
    313328073398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass83,971 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    136782245079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSteering rack damp at nearside

  13. Fail83,971 miles (+8,086)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,971 miles
    Test number
    196331035445
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack
    • NoteSteering rack damp at nearside

  14. Pass75,885 miles (+6,314)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,885 miles
    Test number
    269276334064
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteScratches on windscreen

  15. Pass69,571 miles (+11,983)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    245524573063
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  16. Pass57,588 miles (+8,129)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,588 miles
    Test number
    809876822031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front steering rack tie rod has slight play in ball joint

  17. Pass49,459 miles (+11,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,459 miles
    Test number
    307340091038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  18. Pass38,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    393294950046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,043 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    871644250021
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LX07 XAL

Does LX07 XAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX07 XAL expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX07 XAL?
The MOT on LX07 XAL expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX07 XAL done?
LX07 XAL was recorded at 172,167 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 9,745 miles a year.
Has LX07 XAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX07 XAL has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LX07 XAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX07 XAL find?
LX07 XAL failed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 19 advisories: nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; offside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail; brake performance unable to be tested, and 26 more.

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