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Land Rover Discovery

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

Y5 BENMOT history

Y5 BEN is a grey diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 181,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

Y5 BEN grey Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
181,614 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,469 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BEN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BEN was last recorded at 181,614 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,006 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
9,469 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,614 miles
  • 2025 – 176,006 miles
  • 2024 – 169,944 miles
  • 2023 – 162,252 miles
  • 2022 – 155,989 miles
  • 2021 – 146,271 miles
  • 2020 – 143,230 miles
  • 2019 – 136,393 miles
  • 2018 – 128,892 miles
  • 2017 – 121,523 miles
  • 2016 – 113,203 miles
  • 2015 – 99,335 miles
  • 2013 – 75,587 miles
  • 2012 – 60,492 miles
  • 2011 – 40,392 miles
  • 2010 – 34,023 miles
  • 2009 – 24,876 miles
  • 2008 – 17,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,614 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,614 miles (+5,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    181,614 miles
    Test number
    272938375781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Pass176,006 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    176,006 miles
    Test number
    259692832673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass169,944 miles (+7,692)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    169,944 miles
    Test number
    256496823940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass162,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    162,252 miles
    Test number
    253209829770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail162,251 miles (+6,262)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,251 miles
    Test number
    728710564116
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass155,989 miles (+9,718)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    155,989 miles
    Test number
    961091906265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,271 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    146,271 miles
    Test number
    242719423893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail146,266 miles (+3,036)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,266 miles
    Test number
    797100832755
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass143,230 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    143,230 miles
    Test number
    839218525339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,393 miles (+7,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,393 miles
    Test number
    702063543734
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass128,892 miles (+7,369)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    128,892 miles
    Test number
    117257609121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,523 miles (+8,320)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    121,523 miles
    Test number
    502784245863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,203 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,203 miles
    Test number
    812212711748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,201 miles (+13,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,201 miles
    Test number
    861736455072
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass99,335 miles (+23,748)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,335 miles
    Test number
    187193275458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass75,587 miles (+15,095)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    245963853368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,492 miles (+20,100)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,492 miles
    Test number
    726103662359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,392 miles (+6,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    40,392 miles
    Test number
    805395051369
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  19. Pass34,023 miles (+9,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,023 miles
    Test number
    611561640350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,876 miles (+7,267)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    24,876 miles
    Test number
    752209649332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    612010148324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BEN

Does Y5 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BEN is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BEN?
The MOT on Y5 BEN is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BEN done?
Y5 BEN was recorded at 181,614 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 9,469 miles a year.
Has Y5 BEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BEN has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y5 BEN 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 Y5 BEN find?
Y5 BEN passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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