Land Rover Discovery
Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc
L5 XAFMOT history
L5 XAF is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 97,334 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 97,334 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,426 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 XAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 27 Jul 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 XAF was last recorded at 97,334 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 97,334 miles · 7 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,426 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 97,334 miles
- 2025 – 95,487 miles
- 2024 – 92,119 miles
- 2023 – 81,882 miles
- 2022 – 72,852 miles
- 2021 – 62,517 miles
- 2020 – 56,512 miles
- 2019 – 40,159 miles
- 2018 – 19,565 miles
- 2017 – 18,639 miles
- 2016 – 16,543 miles
- 2015 – 15,076 miles
- 2014 – 12,738 miles
- 2013 – 10,121 miles
- 2012 – 7,391 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,334 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,334 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 97,334 miles
- Test number
- 220304689826
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail97,334 miles (+1,847)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,334 miles
- Test number
- 469577927477
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass95,487 miles (+3,368)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 95,487 miles
- Test number
- 513655575464
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass92,119 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 92,119 miles
- Test number
- 408707318639
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,116 miles (+10,234)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,116 miles
- Test number
- 162956913981
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorElectronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,882 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 81,882 miles
- Test number
- 226429302284
- 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))
Fail81,881 miles (+9,029)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,881 miles
- Test number
- 172599140075
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 6-7
Pass72,852 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 72,852 miles
- Test number
- 126160265474
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail72,852 miles (+10,335)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,852 miles
- Test number
- 768949641260
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,517 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 62,517 miles
- Test number
- 218817753028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Fail62,517 miles (+6,005)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,517 miles
- Test number
- 202347357919
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Pass56,512 miles (+16,353)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,512 miles
- Test number
- 865838504393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,159 miles (+20,594)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 40,159 miles
- Test number
- 249572031887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,565 miles (+926)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 19,565 miles
- Test number
- 307544254857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,639 miles (+2,096)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 18,639 miles
- Test number
- 462917127474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,543 miles (+1,467)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 16,543 miles
- Test number
- 815008047610
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,076 miles (+2,338)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 15,076 miles
- Test number
- 458869785109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,738 miles (+2,617)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 12,738 miles
- Test number
- 299105194411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,121 miles (+2,730)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 10,121 miles
- Test number
- 816026493115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,391 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 7,391 miles
- Test number
- 456051592151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 XAF
- Does L5 XAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 XAF is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 XAF?
- The MOT on L5 XAF is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L5 XAF done?
- L5 XAF was recorded at 97,334 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,426 miles a year.
- Has L5 XAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 XAF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 XAF 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 XAF find?
- L5 XAF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.
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