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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

T5 MCAMOT history

T5 MCA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 111,611 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
111,611 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T5 MCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T5 MCA was last recorded at 111,611 miles on 29 Aug 2025, 172 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,439 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
172 miles
Average per year
4,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,611 miles
  • 2024 – 101,884 miles
  • 2022 – 89,525 miles
  • 2021 – 85,280 miles
  • 2020 – 79,329 miles
  • 2019 – 77,354 miles
  • 2018 – 74,012 miles
  • 2017 – 70,840 miles
  • 2016 – 67,150 miles
  • 2015 – 62,413 miles
  • 2014 – 58,511 miles
  • 2013 – 54,464 miles
  • 2012 – 50,279 miles
  • 2011 – 45,372 miles
  • 2010 – 40,016 miles
  • 2009 – 34,826 miles
  • 2008 – 29,740 miles
  • 2007 – 24,380 miles
  • 2006 – 18,670 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,611 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Hydraulic leak, but not excessive A,C,E Pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,611 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,611 miles
    Test number
    121662241586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,439 miles (+9,555)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    504063579892
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass101,884 miles (+13)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,884 miles
    Test number
    192889951464
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive A,C,E Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail101,871 miles (+3,194)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,871 miles
    Test number
    177864391899
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension bellows leaking (5.3.5 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive A,C,E Pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Fail98,677 miles (+9,152)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,677 miles
    Test number
    358385112372
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play BALL JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine REAR MAIN LEAKING (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass89,525 miles (+4,245)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    89,525 miles
    Test number
    406419774167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,280 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    760163758496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,329 miles (+1,975)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    79,329 miles
    Test number
    609272451666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass77,354 miles (+3,342)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,354 miles
    Test number
    792327814892
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass74,012 miles (+3,172)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    74,012 miles
    Test number
    460771724657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,840 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    213438279139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    932245964855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,150 miles (+4,737)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,150 miles
    Test number
    400576258205
    • FailureTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both front (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass62,413 miles (+3,902)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,413 miles
    Test number
    241329201031
    • AdvisoryHOLLY HAYWARD FANCIES TOM ARNWOLD
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads look thin
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered
  15. Pass58,511 miles (+4,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    58,511 miles
    Test number
    927929634290
    • NoteN/s/f lower balljoint rubber starting to deteriorate
  16. Pass54,464 miles (+4,185)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    54,464 miles
    Test number
    868569433211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,279 miles (+4,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    305274732267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
  18. Pass45,372 miles (+5,356)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,372 miles
    Test number
    148452241258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,016 miles (+5,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,016 miles
    Test number
    782402630226
    • NoteSome surface corrosion to chassis
  20. Pass34,826 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,826 miles
    Test number
    614120139230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,740 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,740 miles
    Test number
    481659238259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,380 miles (+5,710)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    24,380 miles
    Test number
    312013737492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,670 miles
    Test number
    523426236265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T5 MCA

Does T5 MCA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T5 MCA expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T5 MCA?
The MOT on T5 MCA expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T5 MCA done?
T5 MCA was recorded at 111,611 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2025, an average of 4,888 miles a year.
Has T5 MCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T5 MCA has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T5 MCA 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 T5 MCA find?
T5 MCA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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