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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 2,993 cc

MEJ 55MOT history

MEJ 55 is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 90,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MEJ 55 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 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
90,052 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
MEJ 55
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

MEJ 55 was last recorded at 90,052 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,047 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,052 miles
  • 2025 – 83,125 miles
  • 2024 – 74,042 miles
  • 2023 – 66,114 miles
  • 2022 – 60,387 miles
  • 2021 – 56,363 miles
  • 2020 – 52,486 miles
  • 2019 – 42,426 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,052 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

11 tests since 28 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,052 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    90,052 miles
    Test number
    270342189884
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail90,047 miles (+6,922)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,047 miles
    Test number
    163961924159
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,125 miles (+9,083)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,125 miles
    Test number
    884888414014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass74,042 miles (+7,928)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    74,042 miles
    Test number
    599951539418
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass66,114 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    982574771842
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail66,109 miles (+5,722)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,109 miles
    Test number
    414659454099
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing housing fractured (6.1.7 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass60,387 miles (+4,024)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,387 miles
    Test number
    612515892313
    • MinorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass56,363 miles (+3,877)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    422298577756
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Front number plate has small crack in it but not affecting visibility of the letters
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tow bar has slight play however it has two other bolts securing the frame and not likely to fail.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass52,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    870863125349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,486 miles (+10,060)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,486 miles
    Test number
    975477148352
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  11. Pass42,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    972470917358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about MEJ 55

What vehicle is registration MEJ 55 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show MEJ 55 on a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Apr 2016. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does MEJ 55 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on MEJ 55 is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on MEJ 55?
The MOT on MEJ 55 is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has MEJ 55 done?
MEJ 55 was recorded at 90,052 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 6,887 miles a year.
Has MEJ 55 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. MEJ 55 has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on MEJ 55 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 MEJ 55 find?
MEJ 55 passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front oil leak, but not excessive engine; nearside front upper suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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