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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,720 cc

X5 NBRMOT history

X5 NBR is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 11 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X5 NBR grey 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 6 May 2027
Mileage
177,647 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X5 NBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X5 NBR was last recorded at 177,647 miles on 7 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,647 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,647 miles
  • 2025 – 171,574 miles
  • 2024 – 164,971 miles
  • 2023 – 157,237 miles
  • 2022 – 149,925 miles
  • 2021 – 141,241 miles
  • 2020 – 134,047 miles
  • 2019 – 130,320 miles
  • 2018 – 125,410 miles
  • 2017 – 110,352 miles
  • 2016 – 94,985 miles
  • 2015 – 83,051 miles
  • 2014 – 71,161 miles
  • 2013 – 60,846 miles
  • 2011 – 38,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,647 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod/Rack end has slight playRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,647 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    177,647 miles
    Test number
    132299816696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod/Rack end has slight play

  2. Fail177,647 miles (+6,073)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,647 miles
    Test number
    712871699130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie rod/Rack end has slight play

  3. Pass171,574 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,574 miles
    Test number
    129182454213
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underbody repairs; covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail171,423 miles (+6,452)1 dangerous10 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,423 miles
    Test number
    718022630252
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside nearside rear brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass164,971 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    164,971 miles
    Test number
    949572670261
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail164,971 miles (+7,734)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,971 miles
    Test number
    337415216851
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass157,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,237 miles
    Test number
    113275892484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hose finials corroding
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension arms

  8. Fail157,237 miles (+7,312)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,237 miles
    Test number
    145174006093
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn rear propshaft (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorLower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront flexible brake hose finials corroding
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear chassis and suspension arms

  9. Pass149,925 miles (+8,684)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,925 miles
    Test number
    717619166312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,241 miles (+7,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    141,241 miles
    Test number
    563335546053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,047 miles (+3,727)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    134,047 miles
    Test number
    418314746121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass130,320 miles (+4,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    130,320 miles
    Test number
    165880150158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass125,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    508911552239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail125,410 miles (+885)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    719641719519
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass124,525 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    124,525 miles
    Test number
    382488080173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail124,509 miles (+14,157)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,509 miles
    Test number
    790025014040
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass110,352 miles (+15,367)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,352 miles
    Test number
    715324105279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass94,985 miles (+11,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    94,985 miles
    Test number
    594438727845
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner brake pad low

  19. Pass83,051 miles (+126)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,051 miles
    Test number
    656105555055
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs are worn

  20. Fail82,925 miles (+11,764)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,925 miles
    Test number
    668853045012
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass71,161 miles (+10,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    71,161 miles
    Test number
    888093774015
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  22. Fail60,846 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    356309853051
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass60,846 miles (+22,564)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,846 miles
    Test number
    898159453008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,282 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    38,282 miles
    Test number
    735369061055
    • NoteCoolant leak

  25. Fail38,281 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,281 miles
    Test number
    569099861087
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

Questions about X5 NBR

Does X5 NBR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X5 NBR is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X5 NBR?
The MOT on X5 NBR is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X5 NBR done?
X5 NBR was recorded at 177,647 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 9,193 miles a year.
Has X5 NBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X5 NBR has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X5 NBR 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 X5 NBR find?
X5 NBR passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tie rod/rack end has slight play.

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