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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

L5 CHJMOT history

L5 CHJ is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 165,007 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

L5 CHJ grey 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 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
165,007 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
14,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 CHJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 CHJ was last recorded at 165,007 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,689 miles · 20 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,318 miles
Average per year
14,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,007 miles
  • 2025 – 158,689 miles
  • 2024 – 146,566 miles
  • 2023 – 133,179 miles
  • 2022 – 123,676 miles
  • 2021 – 110,058 miles
  • 2020 – 100,416 miles
  • 2019 – 81,514 miles
  • 2018 – 61,054 miles
  • 2017 – 41,878 miles
  • 2016 – 21,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,007 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryChassis corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

12 tests since 19 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,007 miles (+6,318)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    165,007 miles
    Test number
    464713939149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  2. Pass158,689 miles (+12,123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,689 miles
    Test number
    935880312353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass146,566 miles (+13,387)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    146,566 miles
    Test number
    119908795283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper 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 Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass133,179 miles (+9,503)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    183440096263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass123,676 miles (+13,618)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,676 miles
    Test number
    880285397688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,058 miles (+9,642)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,058 miles
    Test number
    103930379612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass100,416 miles (+18,902)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    100,416 miles
    Test number
    880036628814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass81,514 miles (+20,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,514 miles
    Test number
    562826746525
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass61,054 miles (+19,176)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,054 miles
    Test number
    929093374338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,878 miles (+20,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    41,878 miles
    Test number
    104854859437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,105 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    21,105 miles
    Test number
    630611739998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,104 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,104 miles
    Test number
    976323450366
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L5 CHJ

Does L5 CHJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 CHJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 CHJ?
The MOT on L5 CHJ is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 CHJ done?
L5 CHJ was recorded at 165,007 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 14,476 miles a year.
Has L5 CHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 CHJ has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on L5 CHJ 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 L5 CHJ find?
L5 CHJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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