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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2004 · 2,720 cc

M5 VSFMOT history

M5 VSF is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

M5 VSF green 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 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
108,749 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,536 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 VSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 VSF was last recorded at 108,749 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 10,418 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,331 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,418 miles
Average per year
4,536 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,749 miles
  • 2025 – 98,331 miles
  • 2024 – 91,599 miles
  • 2022 – 89,375 miles
  • 2021 – 86,503 miles
  • 2020 – 81,674 miles
  • 2019 – 75,357 miles
  • 2018 – 66,902 miles
  • 2017 – 60,285 miles
  • 2016 – 56,885 miles
  • 2015 – 53,093 miles
  • 2014 – 49,981 miles
  • 2013 – 46,322 miles
  • 2012 – 43,649 miles
  • 2011 – 40,105 miles
  • 2010 – 36,190 miles
  • 2009 – 32,628 miles
  • 2008 – 29,652 miles
  • 2007 – 25,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryUndersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    108,749 miles
    Test number
    992592254100
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  2. Fail108,743 miles (+10,412)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,743 miles
    Test number
    357729477612
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  3. Pass98,331 miles (+6,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    976064526333
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed

  4. Pass91,599 miles (+2,224)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,599 miles
    Test number
    897281391921
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,375 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    668514828622
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail89,375 miles (+2,872)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,375 miles
    Test number
    120779720124
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,503 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    745501499741
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail86,503 miles (+4,829)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    729270156085
    • DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Watts linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass81,674 miles (+6,317)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,674 miles
    Test number
    288058846201
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,357 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    635004679970
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail75,357 miles (+8,455)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,357 miles
    Test number
    374329256425
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • 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))

  12. Pass66,902 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    66,902 miles
    Test number
    881911739245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,615 miles (+6,330)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    194855803146
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass60,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    613571767883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,285 miles (+3,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,285 miles
    Test number
    641808388912
    • Repaired at testRear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  16. Pass56,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    858939259659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,885 miles (+3,792)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,885 miles
    Test number
    115178309254
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass53,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    739877240784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  19. Fail53,093 miles (+3,112)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,093 miles
    Test number
    257442280000
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking at rear of engine (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass49,981 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,981 miles
    Test number
    549899054243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass46,322 miles (+2,673)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    46,322 miles
    Test number
    308542563266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,649 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,649 miles
    Test number
    996444462299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail43,643 miles (+3,538)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,643 miles
    Test number
    767241862269
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass40,105 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    40,105 miles
    Test number
    658104161251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,190 miles (+3,562)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    36,190 miles
    Test number
    434871670264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,628 miles (+2,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    32,628 miles
    Test number
    692802679292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,652 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,652 miles
    Test number
    482407758292
    • NoteRear wiper blade badly split

  28. Fail29,637 miles (+4,356)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    693552158253
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear wiper blade badly split

  29. Pass25,281 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    960057057241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,280 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,280 miles
    Test number
    614205557254
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Questions about M5 VSF

Does M5 VSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 VSF is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 VSF?
The MOT on M5 VSF is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 VSF done?
M5 VSF was recorded at 108,749 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 4,536 miles a year.
Has M5 VSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 VSF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 VSF 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 M5 VSF find?
M5 VSF passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: undersealed.

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