2010 Land Rover Discovery 3.0L Diesel · LK54 TMS
2010 Land Rover Discovery (3.0L, diesel). First registered 23 Dec 2010. Recorded mileage 138,251 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LK54 TMS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2026
- 138,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LK54 TMS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Land Rover Discovery (LK54 TMS) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bod”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
LK54 TMS Mileage History
- 05/09/2024130,311 mi
- 03/09/2025132,148 mi+1,837 mi
- 04/09/2025132,160 mi+12 mi
- 26/08/2026138,249 mi+6,089 mi
- 27/08/2026138,251 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,023 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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