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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 2,495 cc

M506 MDUMOT history

M506 MDU is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 20 Mar 1995. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 237,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2023.

M506 MDU grey 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 14 Dec 2024
Mileage
237,362 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,881 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M506 MDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
20 Mar 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

M506 MDU was last recorded at 237,362 miles on 7 Dec 2023, 10,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,253 miles · 14 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
10,109 miles
Average per year
5,881 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 237,362 miles
  • 2022 – 227,253 miles
  • 2021 – 217,959 miles
  • 2020 – 210,426 miles
  • 2018 – 210,051 miles
  • 2017 – 203,622 miles
  • 2016 – 196,787 miles
  • 2015 – 192,072 miles
  • 2014 – 187,485 miles
  • 2013 – 182,256 miles
  • 2012 – 176,896 miles
  • 2011 – 171,791 miles
  • 2010 – 166,350 miles
  • 2009 – 158,774 miles
  • 2008 – 153,470 miles
  • 2007 – 146,128 miles
  • 2006 – 134,982 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass237,362 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass237,362 miles (+10,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    237,362 miles
    Test number
    388614991609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass227,253 miles (+9,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    227,253 miles
    Test number
    643430465368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass217,959 miles (+7,533)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    217,959 miles
    Test number
    535157536507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass210,426 miles (+375)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    210,426 miles
    Test number
    409742290610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass210,051 miles (+6,429)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,051 miles
    Test number
    739786183910
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass203,622 miles (+6,835)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    203,622 miles
    Test number
    200447659645
    • AdvisoryBoth front hub/seals leaking
    • AdvisoryBoth rear most seats and seat belts not in use at time of test
    • AdvisoryBulk head centre/ns area corroded
    • AdvisoryNsf-nsr-osf-osr body mount areas corroded
    • AdvisoryNsr lower light lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOil leak(s)
    • AdvisoryOsf inner wing corroded

  7. Pass196,787 miles (+4,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    196,787 miles
    Test number
    561530870423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  8. Pass192,072 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    192,072 miles
    Test number
    737582291277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail191,795 miles (+4,310)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,795 miles
    Test number
    899460885184
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside mirror glass cracked
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on limit worn smooth on inner edge

  10. Pass187,485 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    187,485 miles
    Test number
    396449984114
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear sill end cap

  11. Fail187,482 miles (+5,226)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,482 miles
    Test number
    819759884128
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteCorrosion to offside rear sill end cap

  12. Pass182,256 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    182,256 miles
    Test number
    148650793142
    • NoteOffside rear sill end cap in wheel arch area corroded

  13. Fail182,256 miles (+5,360)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,256 miles
    Test number
    946346383150
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAuxillary belt starting to shread
    • NoteOffside rear sill end cap in wheel arch area corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs worn edges corroded

  14. Pass176,896 miles (+12)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,896 miles
    Test number
    825987782161
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes around moutings corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside rear lower sill cap outer sill area
    • NoteOffside track rod end gaiter perished

  15. Fail176,884 miles (+5,093)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,884 miles
    Test number
    608896682133
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust boxes around moutings corroded
    • NoteCorrosion to offside and nearside rear lower sill cap outer sill area
    • NoteOffside track rod end gaiter perished

  16. Pass171,791 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    171,791 miles
    Test number
    275778481454
    • NoteEdges rear discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Fail171,787 miles (+5,437)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,787 miles
    Test number
    726807081119
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteEdges rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  18. Pass166,350 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    166,350 miles
    Test number
    270949480166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail166,349 miles (+7,575)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,349 miles
    Test number
    613148280197
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front hub seal leaking

  20. Pass158,774 miles (+5,304)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    158,774 miles
    Test number
    973121799129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteO\s\f body outerigger showing stages of corrosion.
    • NoteStages of corrosion to mo\s\r inner wheel arch by lower seat belt mounting.

  21. Pass153,470 miles (+7,342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    153,470 miles
    Test number
    591594588116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass146,128 miles (+11,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    146,128 miles
    Test number
    393814687162
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  23. Pass134,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    700843096139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,982 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,982 miles
    Test number
    580752596113
    • FailureCentre Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureCentre Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth outer door steps rusty.

Questions about M506 MDU

Does M506 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M506 MDU expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M506 MDU?
The MOT on M506 MDU expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M506 MDU done?
M506 MDU was recorded at 237,362 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2023, an average of 5,881 miles a year.
Has M506 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M506 MDU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2015.
Has the mileage on M506 MDU 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 M506 MDU find?
M506 MDU passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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