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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LR05 DONMOT history

LR05 DON is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

LR05 DON silver 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 Sept 2027
Mileage
90,138 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DON
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DON was last recorded at 90,138 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,129 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
4,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,138 miles
  • 2025 – 84,186 miles
  • 2024 – 81,541 miles
  • 2023 – 78,333 miles
  • 2022 – 74,877 miles
  • 2021 – 68,348 miles
  • 2020 – 62,866 miles
  • 2019 – 54,989 miles
  • 2018 – 54,496 miles
  • 2017 – 51,183 miles
  • 2016 – 44,502 miles
  • 2015 – 37,902 miles
  • 2014 – 26,864 miles
  • 2013 – 22,262 miles
  • 2012 – 21,049 miles
  • 2011 – 19,449 miles
  • 2010 – 16,835 miles
  • 2009 – 15,027 miles
  • 2008 – 11,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside sill covered in under sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside sill covered in under sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,138 miles (+9)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    90,138 miles
    Test number
    212208574322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill covered in under sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill covered in under sill
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail90,129 miles (+5,943)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,129 miles
    Test number
    442864455824
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill covered in under sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill covered in under sill
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass84,186 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,186 miles
    Test number
    648921622938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,174 miles (+2,633)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    996929498551
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,541 miles (+3,208)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    81,541 miles
    Test number
    885960147734
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Wishbone has corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Prop shaft rear support bearing. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,333 miles (+3,456)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,333 miles
    Test number
    743132537612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill has corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) axial tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills have corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop shaft support bearing is perished. (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,877 miles (+171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    74,877 miles
    Test number
    717576489132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,706 miles (+6,358)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,706 miles
    Test number
    538726811133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass68,348 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    378580439601
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail68,338 miles (+5,472)4 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,338 miles
    Test number
    786095369207
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated wheel arch (4.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,866 miles (+7,877)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    607119067463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,989 miles (+493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,989 miles
    Test number
    176050524626
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass54,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    760038925659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,496 miles (+3,313)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,496 miles
    Test number
    870342469519
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative when indicating left causing main beam to illuminate (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  15. Pass51,183 miles (+6,681)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    51,183 miles
    Test number
    248849906062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,502 miles (+6,600)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,502 miles
    Test number
    884233742418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,902 miles (+11,038)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,902 miles
    Test number
    289798176818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,864 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,864 miles
    Test number
    699008964276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Pass22,262 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    22,262 miles
    Test number
    937323413294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    315142512411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail21,049 miles (+1,600)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,049 miles
    Test number
    329042412427
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Pass19,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,449 miles
    Test number
    586947131253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail19,449 miles (+2,614)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,449 miles
    Test number
    545117431298
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass16,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,835 miles
    Test number
    294819580442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail16,835 miles (+1,808)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,835 miles
    Test number
    673699580139
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteADVISE only one horn working

  26. Pass15,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    15,027 miles
    Test number
    110864559120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Fail15,027 miles (+3,253)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,027 miles
    Test number
    202804759119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  28. Pass11,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    11,774 miles
    Test number
    252627838151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DON

Does LR05 DON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 DON is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DON?
The MOT on LR05 DON is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 DON done?
LR05 DON was recorded at 90,138 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,288 miles a year.
Has LR05 DON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DON has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 DON 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 LR05 DON find?
LR05 DON passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside sill covered in under sill, and 4 more.

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