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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

VE56 DCVMOT history

VE56 DCV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 222,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
222,655 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VE56 DCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

VE56 DCV was last recorded at 222,655 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 8,552 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,103 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,552 miles
Average per year
11,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,655 miles
  • 2024 – 214,103 miles
  • 2023 – 208,773 miles
  • 2022 – 205,163 miles
  • 2021 – 196,608 miles
  • 2020 – 188,439 miles
  • 2019 – 180,340 miles
  • 2018 – 166,417 miles
  • 2017 – 153,527 miles
  • 2016 – 140,616 miles
  • 2015 – 129,890 miles
  • 2014 – 117,367 miles
  • 2013 – 104,850 miles
  • 2012 – 89,012 miles
  • 2011 – 73,372 miles
  • 2010 – 58,058 miles
  • 2009 – 44,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail222,655 miles
  • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard egr valve by passed (8.2.1.1 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • 1, slight play in o/s front drop link and n/s rear drop link. 2, slight wear in rear track rod bushes. 3, red surface rust underside attacking chassis and components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail222,655 miles (+8,552)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,655 miles
    Test number
    293648063823
    • MajorEmission control equipment missing where fitted as standard egr valve by passed (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe corroded

  2. Pass214,103 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    214,103 miles
    Test number
    584357705952
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail214,101 miles (+5,328)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,101 miles
    Test number
    615195271876
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value handbrake (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass208,773 miles (+3,610)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,773 miles
    Test number
    180269367552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryMultiple points of surface corrosion on underside of chassis.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass205,163 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    205,163 miles
    Test number
    887570325397
    • Advisory1, slight play in o/s front drop link and n/s rear drop link. 2, slight wear in rear track rod bushes. 3, red surface rust underside attacking chassis and components.

  6. Fail205,161 miles (+8,553)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,161 miles
    Test number
    398542360383
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s and o/s front lower arm rear bushes worn clonk on braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s t-rod /rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • Advisory1, slight play in o/s front drop link and n/s rear drop link. 2, slight wear in rear track rod bushes. 3, red surface rust underside attacking chassis and components.

  7. Pass196,608 miles (+8,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    196,608 miles
    Test number
    877525791687
    • Advisory1,slight wear in rear lower trunion and track rod jonts. 2, front num plate deteriateing.3,slight play in steering .

  8. Pass188,439 miles (+8,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,439 miles
    Test number
    755981997587
    • Advisory1, slightly smokey on tickover. 2, red surfice rust underside generally attacking components.ie, back plates , underguard boards .

  9. Pass180,340 miles (+13,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,340 miles
    Test number
    367310324746
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack..

  10. Pass166,417 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    166,417 miles
    Test number
    447100218870
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks showing slight signs of wear ( lipped )
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear tie rob bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRed surface rust underside in general
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front track rod ends

  11. Fail166,417 miles (+12,890)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,417 miles
    Test number
    666656908512
    • MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded front n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn rear prop mounting (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks showing slight signs of wear ( lipped )
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc back plates starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryRear tie rob bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryRed surface rust underside in general
    • AdvisorySlight wear in front track rod ends

  12. Pass153,527 miles (+12,911)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    153,527 miles
    Test number
    325566137613
    • AdvisoryRed surface rust underside attacking componentise ie rear brake back plates, brake hose banjo s etc.

  13. Pass140,616 miles (+10,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    140,616 miles
    Test number
    198427428685
    • AdvisorySlight play in front o/s of steering rack

  14. Pass129,890 miles (+12,523)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    129,890 miles
    Test number
    707271513735
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes showing signs of deteriation

  15. Pass117,367 miles (+12,517)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,367 miles
    Test number
    627325814356
    • NoteRear axle tread getting low and showing signs of scalloping
    • NoteRear pads getting low and discs showing signs of wear

  16. Pass104,850 miles (+15,838)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    104,850 miles
    Test number
    125299113331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass89,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    205869232311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,012 miles (+15,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,012 miles
    Test number
    416619132326
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass73,372 miles (+15,314)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    416797641319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,058 miles (+13,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,058 miles
    Test number
    444816430349
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass44,172 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,172 miles
    Test number
    402977639399
    • 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)

Questions about VE56 DCV

Does VE56 DCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VE56 DCV expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VE56 DCV?
The MOT on VE56 DCV expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VE56 DCV done?
VE56 DCV was recorded at 222,655 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 11,361 miles a year.
Has VE56 DCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VE56 DCV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on VE56 DCV 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 VE56 DCV find?
VE56 DCV failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard egr valve by passed; nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill; offside front headlamp aim too low, and 4 more.

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