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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

5228 DFMOT history

5228 DF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 158,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

5228 DF silver 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 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,556 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5228 DF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5228 DF was last recorded at 158,556 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,543 miles · 16 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,556 miles
  • 2025 – 151,661 miles
  • 2024 – 147,567 miles
  • 2023 – 142,218 miles
  • 2022 – 136,763 miles
  • 2021 – 132,947 miles
  • 2020 – 129,136 miles
  • 2019 – 124,542 miles
  • 2018 – 118,501 miles
  • 2017 – 113,604 miles
  • 2016 – 108,963 miles
  • 2015 – 96,845 miles
  • 2014 – 84,431 miles
  • 2013 – 71,746 miles
  • 2012 – 59,372 miles
  • 2011 – 49,228 miles
  • 2010 – 40,975 miles
  • 2009 – 32,215 miles
  • 2008 – 22,818 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,556 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,556 miles (+13)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,556 miles
    Test number
    468953525047
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail158,543 miles (+6,882)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,543 miles
    Test number
    459903003102
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,661 miles (+4,094)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,661 miles
    Test number
    377902757119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,567 miles (+5,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    209720314246
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass142,218 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,218 miles
    Test number
    991877405552
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail142,185 miles (+5,422)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,185 miles
    Test number
    150875381211
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass136,763 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,763 miles
    Test number
    469509352386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail136,730 miles (+3,783)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,730 miles
    Test number
    705508370993
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass132,947 miles (+3,811)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,947 miles
    Test number
    621268696024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass129,136 miles (+4,594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,136 miles
    Test number
    687061919263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,542 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    124,542 miles
    Test number
    947882436179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,501 miles (+4,897)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    118,501 miles
    Test number
    730206559137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,604 miles (+4,641)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,604 miles
    Test number
    950030718302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,963 miles (+12,118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,963 miles
    Test number
    627661427535
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,845 miles (+12,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,845 miles
    Test number
    777682345139
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,431 miles (+12,685)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    287616724186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,746 miles (+12,374)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    71,746 miles
    Test number
    219620933452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,372 miles (+10,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    907419932156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass49,228 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    49,228 miles
    Test number
    867907641145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,975 miles (+8,760)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    40,975 miles
    Test number
    403341230176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,215 miles (+9,397)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,215 miles
    Test number
    582368739186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,818 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    22,818 miles
    Test number
    602244748184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about 5228 DF

What vehicle is registration 5228 DF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5228 DF on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 10 May 2005. 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 5228 DF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5228 DF is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5228 DF?
The MOT on 5228 DF is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5228 DF done?
5228 DF was recorded at 158,556 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has 5228 DF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5228 DF has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 5228 DF 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 5228 DF find?
5228 DF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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