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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 2,720 cc

F5 BWLMOT history

F5 BWL is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

F5 BWL silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
204,149 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 BWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 BWL was last recorded at 204,149 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,342 miles · 19 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,807 miles
Average per year
9,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,149 miles
  • 2024 – 196,342 miles
  • 2023 – 192,670 miles
  • 2022 – 188,672 miles
  • 2021 – 184,177 miles
  • 2020 – 174,222 miles
  • 2019 – 165,803 miles
  • 2018 – 155,458 miles
  • 2017 – 145,082 miles
  • 2016 – 132,874 miles
  • 2015 – 123,337 miles
  • 2014 – 113,380 miles
  • 2013 – 103,430 miles
  • 2012 – 95,405 miles
  • 2011 – 81,795 miles
  • 2010 – 66,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Slight play detected on steering rack both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass204,149 miles (+7,807)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    204,149 miles
    Test number
    149689539440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass196,342 miles (+803)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    196,342 miles
    Test number
    751873841273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail195,539 miles (+2,869)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,539 miles
    Test number
    408533668623
    • MajorInner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass192,670 miles (+3,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,670 miles
    Test number
    895049736308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass188,672 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    188,672 miles
    Test number
    573409395197
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,672 miles (+4,495)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,672 miles
    Test number
    764847657541
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass184,177 miles (+9,955)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    184,177 miles
    Test number
    646098376939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,222 miles (+8,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    174,222 miles
    Test number
    445655538485
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass165,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    165,803 miles
    Test number
    212589662993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,803 miles (+10,345)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,803 miles
    Test number
    900681856124
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass155,458 miles (+10,376)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    155,458 miles
    Test number
    471750644336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,082 miles (+12,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,082 miles
    Test number
    419373717561
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play both sides

  13. Pass132,874 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    132,874 miles
    Test number
    466723624608
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected on steering rack both sides

  14. Fail132,873 miles (+9,536)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    353290872676
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play detected on steering rack both sides

  15. Pass123,337 miles (+9,957)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,337 miles
    Test number
    251941695570
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCenter rear seat belt latch cover missing
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisorySlight play on both sides steering rack

  16. Pass113,380 miles (+9,950)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    336328194216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass103,430 miles (+8,025)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    103,430 miles
    Test number
    298103203310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,405 miles (+13,610)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    95,405 miles
    Test number
    346404932348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,795 miles (+15,239)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    935159321365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,556 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,556 miles
    Test number
    964785650314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,537 miles (+3,529)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,537 miles
    Test number
    714284050320
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    63,008 miles
    Test number
    761572150105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 BWL

Does F5 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 BWL is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on F5 BWL?
The MOT on F5 BWL is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 BWL done?
F5 BWL was recorded at 204,149 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 9,147 miles a year.
Has F5 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 BWL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on F5 BWL 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 F5 BWL find?
F5 BWL passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front outer shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 6 more.

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