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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

R5 LDAMOT history

R5 LDA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 145,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

R5 LDA 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 7 Mar 2027
Mileage
145,205 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LDA was last recorded at 145,205 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 9,155 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,050 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,155 miles
Average per year
9,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,205 miles
  • 2025 – 136,050 miles
  • 2024 – 130,790 miles
  • 2023 – 124,712 miles
  • 2022 – 109,830 miles
  • 2020 – 105,796 miles
  • 2019 – 90,521 miles
  • 2017 – 72,005 miles
  • 2016 – 59,063 miles
  • 2015 – 44,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,205 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s rear lamp unit

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 12 May 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,205 miles (+9,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    145,205 miles
    Test number
    239476756386
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
    • AdvisoryCondensation in o/s rear lamp unit

  2. Pass136,050 miles (+5,260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    136,050 miles
    Test number
    846857658373
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted

  3. Pass130,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    974620738543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  4. Fail130,790 miles (+6,078)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,790 miles
    Test number
    182603145682
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTrays and covers fitted

  5. Pass124,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    499652164365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,712 miles (+14,882)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    289150839447
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass109,830 miles (+4,034)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,830 miles
    Test number
    158333071915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    464421881563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail105,796 miles (+15,275)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    207836585291
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,521 miles (+18,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    90,521 miles
    Test number
    830793847265
    • AdvisorySteering slightly stiff

  11. Pass72,005 miles (+12,942)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,005 miles
    Test number
    721511005169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,063 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    738766604656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge

  13. Fail59,063 miles (+14,687)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    403614476588
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear worn on inner edge

  14. Pass44,376 miles (+4,934)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,376 miles
    Test number
    454612949895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,442 miles
    Test number
    679562035195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R5 LDA

Does R5 LDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LDA is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LDA?
The MOT on R5 LDA is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LDA done?
R5 LDA was recorded at 145,205 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 9,780 miles a year.
Has R5 LDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LDA has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on R5 LDA 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 R5 LDA find?
R5 LDA passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s; under trays fitted; condensation in o/s rear lamp unit.

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