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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,720 cc

C5 BDHMOT history

C5 BDH is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

C5 BDH green 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
156,349 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 BDH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 BDH was last recorded at 156,349 miles on 7 May 2026, 4,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,182 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,167 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,349 miles
  • 2025 – 152,182 miles
  • 2024 – 150,834 miles
  • 2023 – 144,817 miles
  • 2022 – 139,147 miles
  • 2021 – 132,062 miles
  • 2020 – 127,031 miles
  • 2019 – 114,562 miles
  • 2018 – 109,428 miles
  • 2017 – 104,831 miles
  • 2016 – 100,116 miles
  • 2015 – 95,635 miles
  • 2014 – 89,540 miles
  • 2013 – 89,522 miles
  • 2012 – 81,129 miles
  • 2011 – 74,127 miles
  • 2010 – 66,221 miles
  • 2009 – 56,378 miles
  • 2008 – 47,209 miles
  • 2007 – 35,566 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,349 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,349 miles (+4,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    156,349 miles
    Test number
    737276789950
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,182 miles (+1,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    152,182 miles
    Test number
    833239838638
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255x55x19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass150,834 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,834 miles
    Test number
    279112251042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    682894847910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail144,817 miles (+5,670)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,817 miles
    Test number
    591364047559
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass139,147 miles (+7,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,147 miles
    Test number
    921966050776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass132,062 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,062 miles
    Test number
    238015967182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail132,061 miles (+5,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,061 miles
    Test number
    903515029192
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,031 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,031 miles
    Test number
    861698074056
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail127,030 miles (+12,468)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,030 miles
    Test number
    837133933602
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass114,562 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,562 miles
    Test number
    343055666598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,562 miles (+5,134)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,562 miles
    Test number
    401666991068
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play trackrod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass109,428 miles (+4,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    876080465992
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass104,831 miles (+4,715)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    104,831 miles
    Test number
    579809712464
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth steering rack tie rods have slight play

  15. Pass100,116 miles (+4,481)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,116 miles
    Test number
    882021294927
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower wishbone (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass95,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,635 miles
    Test number
    259129215028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail95,635 miles (+6,095)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,635 miles
    Test number
    358657115061
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass89,540 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    89,540 miles
    Test number
    838197814081
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail89,522 miles (+8,393)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,522 miles
    Test number
    948708153335
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass81,129 miles (+7,002)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    218894632319
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  21. Pass74,127 miles (+7,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,127 miles
    Test number
    888518101329
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass66,221 miles (+9,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    66,221 miles
    Test number
    334213120366
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass56,378 miles (+9,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,378 miles
    Test number
    883421439392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSmall cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre

  24. Pass47,209 miles (+11,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,209 miles
    Test number
    492230228309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass35,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,566 miles
    Test number
    582060927306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 BDH

Does C5 BDH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 BDH is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 BDH?
The MOT on C5 BDH is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 BDH done?
C5 BDH was recorded at 156,349 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has C5 BDH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 BDH has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on C5 BDH 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 C5 BDH find?
C5 BDH passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear upper prop shaft bearing has slight play; offside rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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