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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,993 cc

W5 DVCMOT history

W5 DVC is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 16 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 170,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

W5 DVC 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 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,824 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 DVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,993 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
16 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 DVC was last recorded at 170,824 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,974 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
10,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,824 miles
  • 2025 – 168,974 miles
  • 2024 – 161,381 miles
  • 2023 – 154,387 miles
  • 2022 – 145,800 miles
  • 2021 – 131,298 miles
  • 2020 – 120,772 miles
  • 2019 – 108,052 miles
  • 2018 – 94,078 miles
  • 2017 – 80,226 miles
  • 2016 – 64,066 miles
  • 2015 – 48,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,824 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

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.

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,824 miles (+1,850)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,824 miles
    Test number
    856923555765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underneath

  2. Pass168,974 miles (+84)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,974 miles
    Test number
    891141617741
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail168,890 miles (+7,509)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,890 miles
    Test number
    829808184842
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose union at the caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass161,381 miles (+6,994)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    161,381 miles
    Test number
    534408367460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,387 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    154,387 miles
    Test number
    481774632745
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail154,387 miles (+8,587)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,387 miles
    Test number
    735058063056
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass145,800 miles (+14,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,800 miles
    Test number
    233056483307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass131,298 miles (+10,526)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,298 miles
    Test number
    361684912222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,772 miles (+12,720)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,772 miles
    Test number
    553573469409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    309250730687
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate has missing screw rattling

  11. Fail108,052 miles (+13,974)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    178165896290
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc back plate has missing screw rattling

  12. Pass94,078 miles (+13,852)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    94,078 miles
    Test number
    405408362606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass80,226 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,226 miles
    Test number
    107140977891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail80,223 miles (+16,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,223 miles
    Test number
    503324018884
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass64,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    941376698131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,066 miles (+15,664)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    464715278952
    • DangerousSteering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated steering u/j's seizing up (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended arm (2.4.F.3)

  17. Pass48,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    696059315176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 DVC

Does W5 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 DVC is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 DVC?
The MOT on W5 DVC is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 DVC done?
W5 DVC was recorded at 170,824 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 10,882 miles a year.
Has W5 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 DVC has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on W5 DVC 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 W5 DVC find?
W5 DVC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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