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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

S5 SJVMOT history

S5 SJV is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 163,811 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2026.

S5 SJV black 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
163,811 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 SJV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 SJV was last recorded at 163,811 miles on 3 Oct 2026, 1,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,696 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,115 miles
Average per year
7,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,811 miles
  • 2025 – 162,696 miles
  • 2024 – 159,419 miles
  • 2023 – 155,433 miles
  • 2022 – 148,666 miles
  • 2021 – 142,020 miles
  • 2020 – 132,294 miles
  • 2019 – 124,033 miles
  • 2018 – 110,549 miles
  • 2017 – 102,135 miles
  • 2015 – 96,171 miles
  • 2014 – 89,705 miles
  • 2013 – 81,770 miles
  • 2012 – 74,559 miles
  • 2011 – 65,024 miles
  • 2010 – 54,783 miles
  • 2009 – 43,968 miles
  • 2008 – 35,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,811 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,811 miles (+1,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    163,811 miles
    Test number
    605233050248
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass162,696 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    162,696 miles
    Test number
    301086957205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass159,419 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    159,419 miles
    Test number
    144878509019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,417 miles (+3,984)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,417 miles
    Test number
    722383371028
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,433 miles (+6,767)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    155,433 miles
    Test number
    274004167300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass148,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,666 miles
    Test number
    660571224270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail148,666 miles (+6,646)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,666 miles
    Test number
    139459677658
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Excessively worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,020 miles (+9,726)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    142,020 miles
    Test number
    628799315965
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer CV boots (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass132,294 miles (+8,261)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    351035194935
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass124,033 miles (+2,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,033 miles
    Test number
    546657211847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass121,475 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    121,475 miles
    Test number
    497885687541
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  12. Fail121,473 miles (+10,924)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,473 miles
    Test number
    993387514234
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  13. Pass110,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,549 miles
    Test number
    310272378597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,548 miles (+8,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,548 miles
    Test number
    160981473643
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,135 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    581288011253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail102,135 miles (+5,964)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,135 miles
    Test number
    272945135484
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass96,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    478339879598
    • AdvisoryParking brake amber error light came on during function test

  18. Fail96,171 miles (+6,466)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,171 miles
    Test number
    678221829049
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake amber error light came on during function test

  19. Pass89,705 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    776721654346
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOne tone of horn inop

  20. Fail89,705 miles (+7,935)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,705 miles
    Test number
    758540854318
    • FailureFront Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade torn
    • NoteOne tone of horn inop

  21. Pass81,770 miles (+7,211)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,770 miles
    Test number
    769634443318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass74,559 miles (+9,535)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    74,559 miles
    Test number
    769212652350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,024 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    877684931308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail65,024 miles (+10,241)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,024 miles
    Test number
    407372131475
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass54,783 miles (+10,815)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,783 miles
    Test number
    372997130366
    • NoteO/S/FRONT DISCS IS QUITE WORN (PADS GOOD) CHECK @ NEXT SERVICE

  26. Pass43,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    211500539365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail43,968 miles (+8,251)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,968 miles
    Test number
    452259929373
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight play o/s inner rack joint

  28. Fail35,717 miles2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    362041138354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass35,717 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,717 miles
    Test number
    660021738362
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S5 SJV

Does S5 SJV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 SJV is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 SJV?
The MOT on S5 SJV is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 SJV done?
S5 SJV was recorded at 163,811 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2026, an average of 7,176 miles a year.
Has S5 SJV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 SJV has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S5 SJV 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 S5 SJV find?
S5 SJV passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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