LAND ROVER DISCOVERY BN56VBA has 27 MOTs

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This 2006 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 168,152 miles 8 months ago on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 14:27.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 30th September 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

BN56VBA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 2026168,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Chassis And Underside Of Vehicle Has Various Areas And Degrees Of Corrosion.
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2025168,139 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Cab Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Cab Mounting Outer Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Not Functioning As Intended (7.1.2 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Chassis And Underside Of Vehicle Has Various Areas And Degrees Of Corrosion.
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202429TH SEPTEMBER 2025162,419 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 202329TH SEPTEMBER 2024157,378 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Side Steps Corroded
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Sill Corrosion
FAILED1ST SEPTEMBER 2023157,304 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Side Steps Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Sill Corrosion
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MAJOR - Fuel Tank Insecure Mounting Point Corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH SEPTEMBER 202229TH SEPTEMBER 2023154,462 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Strap Heavily Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Rack Damp, Power Steering Fluid Also Low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED29TH SEPTEMBER 2022154,458 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Strap Heavily Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Corroded And Seriously Weakened Around Front Bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Both Front To Rear Rigid Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Steering Rack Damp, Power Steering Fluid Also Low (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST SEPTEMBER 202123RD SEPTEMBER 2022151,802 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Auto Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED20TH SEPTEMBER 2021151,800 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged Feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded And Likely To Fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Auto Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Brake Pipe Union (1.1.11 (c))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Insecure And Impairing Directional Stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested Not Tested Due To Suspension Arm Broken (1.2.1 (g))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Hydraulic Leak, But Not Excessive Power Steering Rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 202023RD SEPTEMBER 2021149,544 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Wish Bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Wish Bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2020149,544 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Wish Bone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Wish Bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Wish Bone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201923RD SEPTEMBER 2020142,838 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 2019142,835 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (3.3 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pads Getting Low
PASSED19TH SEPTEMBER 201818TH SEPTEMBER 2019135,018 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Electrical Connector Plug Seal At Rear Of Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201711TH SEPTEMBER 2018126,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.2mm And Nail In Tread (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  6. ADVISORY - Central Drive Shaft Which Forms Part Of The Suspension Support Bearing Slightly Worn Prop Shaft (2.4.g.4d)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Track Control Arm (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower Arms (2.4.g.1)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing Outer Hub Bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2017126,917 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  3. FAIL - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (3.7.b.5b)
  4. FAIL - Air Suspension Has No Suspension Movement (2.4.d.5)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Binding (3.7.b.1)
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  9. FAIL - Offside Rear Outer Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded To Brake Caliper (3.6.b.4e)
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 3mm (4.1.e.1)
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.2mm And Nail In Tread (4.1.e.1)
  12. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s) Both
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  14. ADVISORY - Central Drive Shaft Which Forms Part Of The Suspension Support Bearing Slightly Worn Prop Shaft (2.4.g.4d)
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Radius Arm Has Slight Play In A Ball Joint Track Control Arm (2.4.g.2)
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Upper And Lower Arms (2.4.g.1)
  17. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bearing Outer Hub Bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201611TH SEPTEMBER 2017114,121 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Warning Light On Dash
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2016114,121 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Servo Leaking (3.6.c.1c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Forward (2.4.g.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.5)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc And Pads Worn
  8. ADVISORY - Suspension Warning Light On Dash
PASSED4TH SEPTEMBER 20153RD SEPTEMBER 2016102,157 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
FAILED28TH AUGUST 2015102,122 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.6.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.5.a.3c)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (2.5.a.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Edge
  10. ADVISORY - Turbo Induction Pipe Split
PASSED28TH AUGUST 201427TH AUGUST 201587,934 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Slight Play In Steering Rack
PASSED20TH JANUARY 201429TH JANUARY 201586,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Power Steering Component(s) Has Slight Seepage From A Component (2.3.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED30TH JANUARY 201329TH JANUARY 201481,388 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED26TH JULY 201225TH JULY 201378,818 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH FEBRUARY 201117TH FEBRUARY 201265,294 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Cuts In Offside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall
  2. USER ENTERED - Nearside Door Mirror Cover Loose?
FAILED14TH FEBRUARY 201165,292 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area In Excess Of A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  6. FAIL - Offside Inner Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Outer Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Outer Rear Seat Belt Flexible Stalk Damaged But Not Likely To Lead To Failure Under Load (5.2.4a)
  10. USER ENTERED - Cuts In Offside Front Outer Tyre Sidewall
  11. USER ENTERED - Damage To Both Rear Reflectors
  12. USER ENTERED - Water Ingress In Offside Front Fog Lamp
  13. USER ENTERED - Nearside Door Mirror Cover Loose?
PASSED29TH JUNE 201028TH JUNE 201155,463 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN56VBA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 63% | MOT Failure Rate: 37%

BN56VBA MOT Comments

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BN56VBA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 168,152 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,850 miles

BN56VBA FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration BN56VBA was manufactured on Friday 29th September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 168,152 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 8,850 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN56VBA has a 63% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 96 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 19 Major, 4 Dangerous and 26 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Discovery is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does BN56VBA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 BN56VBA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN56VBA Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 5th June 2026 BN56VBA does have Tax. Read more

When does BN56VBA Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN56VBA will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN56VBA MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN56VBA will expire in 4 months on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Read more

When did BN56VBA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN56VBA was on Wednesday 1st October 2025 at 14:27. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN56VBA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BN56VBA we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN56VBA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for BN56VBA we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 63% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN56VBA?

BN56VBA is registered as a 2006 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has BN56VBA done?

The odometer reading for BN56VBA at the last MOT in October 2025 was 168,152 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,850 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN56VBA?

The vehicle BN56VBA was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 29th September 2006. Read more

What colour is BN56VBA?

The official colour of BN56VBA is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN56VBA have?

BN56VBA has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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