Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,500 cc
W5 LJHMOT history
W5 LJH is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Jul 2000. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,123 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 109,123 mi
- At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W5 LJH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,500 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 19 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
W5 LJH was last recorded at 109,123 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 109,118 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 109,123 miles
- 2024 – 107,227 miles
- 2023 – 102,422 miles
- 2022 – 98,642 miles
- 2021 – 89,148 miles
- 2020 – 82,977 miles
- 2019 – 79,552 miles
- 2018 – 77,874 miles
- 2017 – 75,436 miles
- 2016 – 70,050 miles
- 2015 – 69,077 miles
- 2014 – 68,331 miles
- 2013 – 66,528 miles
- 2012 – 65,540 miles
- 2011 – 63,836 miles
- 2010 – 61,536 miles
- 2009 – 58,725 miles
- 2008 – 55,731 miles
- 2007 – 52,069 miles
- 2006 – 47,789 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass109,123 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass109,123 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 109,123 miles
- Test number
- 711874257606
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but not excessive
Fail109,118 miles (+1,891)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,118 miles
- Test number
- 948845850836
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear chassis corroded but not excessive
Pass107,227 miles8 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 107,227 miles
- Test number
- 399303529296
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside registration lamp: Light intensity obviously reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail107,227 miles (+4,805)1 major8 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,227 miles
- Test number
- 338319944567
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside registration lamp: Light intensity obviously reduced
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass102,422 miles (+3,780)6 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,422 miles
- Test number
- 391712565270
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside registration lamp - reduced output
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass98,642 miles5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 98,642 miles
- Test number
- 794563606558
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail98,642 miles (+9,494)1 major5 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,642 miles
- Test number
- 363807518526
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm minimum requirement (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass89,148 miles (+1)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,148 miles
- Test number
- 439415031394
- 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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail89,147 miles (+6,170)1 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,147 miles
- Test number
- 438883819589
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- 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))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass82,977 miles (+3,425)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 82,977 miles
- Test number
- 827915853639
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass79,552 miles (+1,678)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 79,552 miles
- Test number
- 533706866637
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass77,874 miles (+2,438)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,874 miles
- Test number
- 325680783105
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Pass75,436 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 75,436 miles
- Test number
- 585157412916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,435 miles (+5,385)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,435 miles
- Test number
- 173035500910
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass70,050 miles (+973)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 70,050 miles
- Test number
- 672923339903
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 69,077 miles
- Test number
- 676173667920
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,077 miles (+746)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,077 miles
- Test number
- 649104187763
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass68,331 miles (+1,803)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 68,331 miles
- Test number
- 379154444496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,528 miles (+988)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 66,528 miles
- Test number
- 719933543239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,540 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 65,540 miles
- Test number
- 445083002253
- NoteNear side rear axle oil leak
Fail65,540 miles (+1,704)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,540 miles
- Test number
- 798753602225
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- NoteNear side rear axle oil leak
Pass63,836 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 63,836 miles
- Test number
- 728137291118
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail63,836 miles (+2,300)4 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,836 miles
- Test number
- 956337891199
- Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass61,536 miles (+2,811)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 61,536 miles
- Test number
- 624531090127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,725 miles (+2,994)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 58,725 miles
- Test number
- 732429799150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,731 miles (+3,662)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 55,731 miles
- Test number
- 804971008249
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePropshaft component defective
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass52,069 miles (+4,280)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 52,069 miles
- Test number
- 661019497160
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteMiddle stop light in window not working
Pass47,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,789 miles
- Test number
- 944431696109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,784 miles1 failure4 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,784 miles
- Test number
- 561831896180
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about W5 LJH
- Does W5 LJH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 LJH is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on W5 LJH?
- The MOT on W5 LJH is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has W5 LJH done?
- W5 LJH was recorded at 109,123 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 3,170 miles a year.
- Has W5 LJH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W5 LJH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on W5 LJH 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 LJH find?
- W5 LJH passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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