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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,495 cc

V5 LROMOT history

V5 LRO is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 108,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

V5 LRO green Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Oct 2026
Mileage
108,406 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 LRO
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
21 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 LRO was last recorded at 108,406 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 3,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2013: 50,157 miles, lower than 57,115 miles on 9 Nov 2012.

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
105,048 miles · 30 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,358 miles
Average per year
3,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,406 miles
  • 2024 – 105,048 miles
  • 2023 – 103,131 miles
  • 2022 – 99,898 miles
  • 2021 – 97,661 miles
  • 2020 – 95,269 miles
  • 2019 – 92,335 miles
  • 2018 – 88,085 miles
  • 2017 – 80,755 miles
  • 2016 – 77,093 miles
  • 2015 – 67,423 miles
  • 2014 – 59,065 miles
  • 2013 – 50,157 miles
  • 2012 – 57,115 miles
  • 2011 – 55,510 miles
  • 2010 – 53,901 miles
  • 2009 – 52,921 miles
  • 2008 – 50,395 miles
  • 2007 – 47,243 miles
  • 2006 – 38,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,406 miles
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,406 miles (+3,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,406 miles
    Test number
    184560522254
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

  2. Pass105,048 miles (+1,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,048 miles
    Test number
    145619844790
    • AdvisoryGeneral corroded

  3. Pass103,131 miles (+3,233)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    103,131 miles
    Test number
    637835244358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,898 miles4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    147595362299
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  5. Fail99,898 miles (+2,237)1 repaired4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    965553252677
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  6. Pass97,661 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,661 miles
    Test number
    289042690295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,269 miles
    Test number
    681339109653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,269 miles (+2,934)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,269 miles
    Test number
    360456033800
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,335 miles (+4,250)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,335 miles
    Test number
    601117294384
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    501883608728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail88,085 miles (+7,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,085 miles
    Test number
    267055059285
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  12. Pass80,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    793487798051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,755 miles (+3,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,755 miles
    Test number
    348869542311
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass77,093 miles (+9,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    77,093 miles
    Test number
    333675288289
    • AdvisoryNearside chassis section showing signs of corrosion not excessive at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis section showing signs of corrosion not excessive at time of test

  15. Pass67,423 miles (+8,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    67,423 miles
    Test number
    607170928338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight corrosion forming on the chassis section not excessive at time of test

  16. Pass59,065 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,065 miles
    Test number
    287359144391
    • NoteRear step return bracket broken

  17. Fail59,044 miles (+8,887)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,044 miles
    Test number
    408255144401
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteRear step return bracket broken

  18. Pass50,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    909358433365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,157 miles (-6,958)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,157 miles
    Test number
    936558533317
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass57,115 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    435114412423
    • NoteLight corrosion on all underbody/chassis components
    • NotePlastic inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  21. Fail57,115 miles (+1,605)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,115 miles
    Test number
    445882412369
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteLight corrosion on all underbody/chassis components
    • NotePlastic inner wing covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  22. Pass55,510 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    208417101367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine misfire when hot

  23. Fail55,510 miles (+1,609)2 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,510 miles
    Test number
    468325901424
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass53,901 miles (+980)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    53,901 miles
    Test number
    711992990241
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFootball badge located on number plate but has standard plates

  25. Pass52,921 miles (+2,526)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,921 miles
    Test number
    413430109308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass50,395 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,395 miles
    Test number
    444211788207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,243 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,243 miles
    Test number
    424089197264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,453 miles
    Test number
    980084366291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 LRO

Does V5 LRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 LRO expired on 18 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 LRO?
The MOT on V5 LRO expired on 18 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 LRO done?
V5 LRO was recorded at 108,406 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,668 miles a year.
Has V5 LRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 LRO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 LRO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 LRO find?
V5 LRO passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: general corroded.

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