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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

C5 XWSMOT history

C5 XWS is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 8 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 166,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

C5 XWS black 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 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,451 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
12,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 XWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 XWS was last recorded at 166,451 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 11,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
155,012 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
11,439 miles
Average per year
12,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,451 miles
  • 2025 – 155,012 miles
  • 2024 – 146,983 miles
  • 2023 – 139,283 miles
  • 2022 – 116,973 miles
  • 2021 – 90,922 miles
  • 2020 – 72,831 miles
  • 2019 – 64,849 miles
  • 2018 – 54,668 miles
  • 2017 – 42,968 miles
  • 2016 – 33,845 miles
  • 2015 – 26,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,451 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,451 miles (+11,439)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,451 miles
    Test number
    643105093210
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass155,012 miles (+8,029)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    155,012 miles
    Test number
    407890398532
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  3. Pass146,983 miles (+7,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    146,983 miles
    Test number
    436154276855
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass139,283 miles (+22,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,283 miles
    Test number
    327964422355
    • AdvisorySteering universal joint stiff in operation.

  5. Pass116,973 miles (+26,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    116,973 miles
    Test number
    810497068849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass90,922 miles (+18,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    90,922 miles
    Test number
    168442549225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass72,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,831 miles
    Test number
    276977212092
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertyrays fitted

  8. Fail72,830 miles (+7,981)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,830 miles
    Test number
    234244698558
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertyrays fitted

  9. Pass64,849 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    710742723816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail64,849 miles (+10,181)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,849 miles
    Test number
    211472128295
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass54,668 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    264014021716
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail54,668 miles (+11,700)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,668 miles
    Test number
    340697402414
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass42,968 miles (+9,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    884855426321
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn

  14. Pass33,845 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    33,845 miles
    Test number
    157082296200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,500 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,500 miles
    Test number
    186282665141
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about C5 XWS

Does C5 XWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 XWS is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 XWS?
The MOT on C5 XWS is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 XWS done?
C5 XWS was recorded at 166,451 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 12,532 miles a year.
Has C5 XWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 XWS has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on C5 XWS 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 XWS find?
C5 XWS passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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