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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,720 cc

SEJ 5MOT history

SEJ 5 is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 51,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

SEJ 5 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 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
51,766 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,776 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SEJ 5
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SEJ 5 was last recorded at 51,766 miles on 9 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2026: 51,766 miles, lower than 54,109 miles on 15 Oct 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
54,109 miles · 15 Oct 2024
Average per year
2,776 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,766 miles
  • 2024 – 54,109 miles
  • 2023 – 48,925 miles
  • 2022 – 46,118 miles
  • 2021 – 44,250 miles
  • 2020 – 43,172 miles
  • 2019 – 41,787 miles
  • 2018 – 38,433 miles
  • 2017 – 34,014 miles
  • 2016 – 28,246 miles
  • 2015 – 22,891 miles
  • 2014 – 19,977 miles
  • 2013 – 15,641 miles
  • 2012 – 13,412 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryManufacturers under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear towbar mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Slight bind from brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,766 miles (-2,343)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    51,766 miles
    Test number
    291986596793
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufacturers under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All inner sill front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both rear towbar mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All chassis front to rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass54,109 miles (+5,184)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,109 miles
    Test number
    906686388202
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side steps corroded

  3. Pass48,925 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    48,925 miles
    Test number
    223102444644
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight bind from brake
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats raised prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Fail48,913 miles (+2,795)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,913 miles
    Test number
    199132773888
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryManufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight bind from brake
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Pass46,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    206762109407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,118 miles (+1,868)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    861793196118
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass44,250 miles (+1,078)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    44,250 miles
    Test number
    135603289670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass43,172 miles (+1,385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,172 miles
    Test number
    982377713366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass41,787 miles (+3,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,787 miles
    Test number
    206621041158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass38,433 miles (+4,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    841019650387
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass34,014 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,014 miles
    Test number
    397152543566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail34,008 miles (+5,762)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,008 miles
    Test number
    738436438859
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass28,246 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    553537262772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,548 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    26,548 miles
    Test number
    769142224380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Fail26,519 miles (+3,628)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,519 miles
    Test number
    200512003564
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass22,891 miles (+2,914)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    22,891 miles
    Test number
    726414255068
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass19,977 miles (+4,336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    845138544037
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass15,641 miles (+2,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,641 miles
    Test number
    556343963077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on all 4 brake discs

  19. Pass13,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    13,412 miles
    Test number
    209996372058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,411 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,411 miles
    Test number
    677596372044
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/s/f brakepadsstarting to over heat and crack

Questions about SEJ 5

What vehicle is registration SEJ 5 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SEJ 5 on a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 23 Mar 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SEJ 5 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SEJ 5 is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on SEJ 5?
The MOT on SEJ 5 is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SEJ 5 done?
SEJ 5 was recorded at 51,766 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,776 miles a year.
Has SEJ 5 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SEJ 5 has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on SEJ 5 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on SEJ 5 find?
SEJ 5 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower arms corroded; manufacturers under-trays fitted not allowing full inspection; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inner sill front to rear, and 4 more.

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