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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

C5 TAAMOT history

C5 TAA is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 173,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2024.

C5 TAA grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2024
Mileage
173,494 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2024
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 TAA was last recorded at 173,494 miles on 17 Jul 2024, 6,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,410 miles · 7 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
6,084 miles
Average per year
7,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 173,494 miles
  • 2023 – 167,410 miles
  • 2022 – 165,928 miles
  • 2021 – 163,251 miles
  • 2018 – 156,649 miles
  • 2017 – 143,867 miles
  • 2016 – 133,920 miles
  • 2015 – 121,419 miles
  • 2014 – 104,439 miles
  • 2013 – 85,185 miles
  • 2012 – 82,543 miles
  • 2011 – 70,919 miles
  • 2010 – 61,155 miles
  • 2008 – 44,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail173,494 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail173,494 miles (+6,084)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,494 miles
    Test number
    163062093620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass167,410 miles (+1,482)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,410 miles
    Test number
    876611151941
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,928 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    165,928 miles
    Test number
    940660319293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail165,910 miles (+2,659)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,910 miles
    Test number
    816957328025
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working All (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass163,251 miles (+11)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,251 miles
    Test number
    196596437802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,240 miles (+6,591)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,240 miles
    Test number
    356501086303
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass156,649 miles (+12,782)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,649 miles
    Test number
    552790714011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass143,867 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    507657846619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail143,867 miles (+9,947)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,867 miles
    Test number
    111789263316
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass133,920 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,920 miles
    Test number
    139934872842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints

  11. Fail133,788 miles (+12,369)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,788 miles
    Test number
    715096704450
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner steering joints

  12. Pass121,419 miles (+651)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,419 miles
    Test number
    608238425165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail120,768 miles (+16,329)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,768 miles
    Test number
    197291325115
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass104,439 miles (+265)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,439 miles
    Test number
    335695934186
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail104,174 miles (+18,989)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    995686324105
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass85,185 miles (+2,642)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,185 miles
    Test number
    877907933193
    • NoteEmissions to clean to test

  17. Pass82,543 miles (+11,624)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    82,543 miles
    Test number
    657922572155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,919 miles (+9,764)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,919 miles
    Test number
    186778601477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,155 miles
    Test number
    840430330021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,146 miles (+16,160)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,146 miles
    Test number
    393890330062
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass44,986 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,986 miles
    Test number
    362431538124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about C5 TAA

Does C5 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on C5 TAA expired on 6 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on C5 TAA?
The MOT on C5 TAA expired on 6 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has C5 TAA done?
C5 TAA was recorded at 173,494 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2024, an average of 7,939 miles a year.
Has C5 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 TAA has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on C5 TAA 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 TAA find?
C5 TAA failed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 5 more.

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