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Land Rover Discovery

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,495 cc

T55 LROMOT history

T55 LRO is a red diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 18 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 154,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
154,205 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T55 LRO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T55 LRO was last recorded at 154,205 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Aug 2007: 56,700 miles, lower than 56,983 miles on 6 Aug 2007.

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
154,170 miles · 10 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 154,205 miles
  • 2025 – 152,762 miles
  • 2024 – 151,728 miles
  • 2023 – 150,002 miles
  • 2022 – 147,889 miles
  • 2021 – 146,848 miles
  • 2020 – 141,242 miles
  • 2018 – 130,046 miles
  • 2017 – 119,784 miles
  • 2016 – 109,165 miles
  • 2015 – 99,411 miles
  • 2014 – 80,637 miles
  • 2013 – 77,690 miles
  • 2012 – 74,056 miles
  • 2011 – 70,893 miles
  • 2010 – 66,486 miles
  • 2009 – 61,392 miles
  • 2008 – 57,876 miles
  • 2007 – 56,700 miles
  • 2006 – 54,004 miles
  • 2005 – 44,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,205 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,205 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    154,205 miles
    Test number
    893263495319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail154,170 miles (+1,408)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,170 miles
    Test number
    416843014999
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass152,762 miles (+1,034)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,762 miles
    Test number
    497338025128
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component 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))

  4. Pass151,728 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,728 miles
    Test number
    385481570948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass150,002 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    150,002 miles
    Test number
    146674928304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass147,889 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,889 miles
    Test number
    205953850539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,848 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    146,848 miles
    Test number
    696661349442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,846 miles (+5,604)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,846 miles
    Test number
    112628959122
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,242 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,242 miles
    Test number
    235308924538
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,238 miles (+11,192)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,238 miles
    Test number
    535142324733
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,046 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,046 miles
    Test number
    157316498912
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail130,044 miles (+10,260)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,044 miles
    Test number
    180329706695
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass119,784 miles (+109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    119,784 miles
    Test number
    767319357538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Fail119,675 miles (+10,510)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,675 miles
    Test number
    228285432826
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass109,165 miles (+9,754)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    948423546117
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass99,411 miles (+12,904)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,411 miles
    Test number
    881819689600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,507 miles (+5,870)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    718823405082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,637 miles (+2,947)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,637 miles
    Test number
    798809364028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s side steps corroded

  19. Pass77,690 miles (+3,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    77,690 miles
    Test number
    826022863184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  20. Pass74,056 miles (+3,163)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    74,056 miles
    Test number
    306943562107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,893 miles (+4,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    786501761171
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass66,486 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    751846370137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,482 miles (+5,090)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,482 miles
    Test number
    413002370134
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass61,392 miles (+3,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,392 miles
    Test number
    203541879182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass57,876 miles (+1,176)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    57,876 miles
    Test number
    354809138410
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass56,700 miles (-283)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,700 miles
    Test number
    150139317257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,983 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    483098617264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp cracked

  28. Pass54,004 miles (+9,207)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,004 miles
    Test number
    562392526280
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEvidence of possible leak, steering box area

  29. Pass44,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    200346375288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail44,797 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,797 miles
    Test number
    734046575247
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T55 LRO

Does T55 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T55 LRO is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T55 LRO?
The MOT on T55 LRO is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T55 LRO done?
T55 LRO was recorded at 154,205 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,350 miles a year.
Has T55 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T55 LRO has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T55 LRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Aug 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T55 LRO find?
T55 LRO passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 255/55/18; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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