LAND ROVER DISCOVERY MT05XNW has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 166,698 miles 6 months ago on Friday 21st November 2025 at 12:49.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 14th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026.

MT05XNW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED14TH DECEMBER 2026166,698 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Rear Reflector Defective Or Damaged By Up To 50% Of The Reflecting Surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Both Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202414TH DECEMBER 2025162,286 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/r Reflector Broken
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Sill Corroded
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Sill Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 2024162,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - N/s/r Reflector Broken
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Sill Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Sill Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Rough When Rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rose Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH DECEMBER 202314TH DECEMBER 2024157,941 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both, Front Upper Arms Rear Bushes Starting To Perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Arm Front Bush Has Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Under Engine Slight Leak Of Oil But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3mm Tread Remaining & Wearing On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Both, Sides Of Chassis Corroded But Not Excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Metal Cover Corroded And Peeling Away
  14. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Obscuring View To Other Components
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 202214TH DECEMBER 2023155,274 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED2ND DECEMBER 2022155,269 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Suspension System Inoperative Hdc System Fault (5.3.5 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Excessive Play Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
PASSED7TH DECEMBER 20216TH DECEMBER 2022150,458 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Tyre Obviously Under Inflated (5.2.3 (l))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED11TH JANUARY 202118TH JANUARY 2022142,885 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Carrier Corroded.
PASSED27TH JUNE 201918TH JANUARY 2021127,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Carrier Corroded
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED19TH JULY 201818TH JULY 2019115,424 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Metal Carrier Has Slight Corrosion
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH JULY 2018115,422 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Control Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Control Inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Metal Carrier Has Slight Corrosion
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear And Across Rear Axle To Callaper (1.1.11 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Slight Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  16. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  19. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
FAILED4TH JULY 2018115,343 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Inner And Front Bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Both Front To Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Left To Right Across Rear Axle. (1.1.11 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Control Inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Slight Play Inner Track Rod Arm Ball Joint.
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Slight Play Inner Track Rod Arm Ball Joint.
  11. DANGEROUS - Parking Brake Efficiency Less Than 50% Of The Required Value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 201720TH DECEMBER 2018110,720 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit 2.5mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED11TH MARCH 201720TH MARCH 2018108,271 MI
FAILED10TH MARCH 2017108,270 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201620TH MARCH 2017100,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED17TH MARCH 2016100,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED19TH MARCH 201520TH MARCH 201692,244 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED17TH MARCH 201420TH MARCH 201583,849 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MARCH 201320TH MARCH 201473,130 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs Have Wear And Corrosion
FAILED19TH MARCH 201373,130 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  7. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  9. USER ENTERED - Both Front Brake Discs And Corrosion
FAILED15TH MARCH 201373,124 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  7. FAIL - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
PASSED2ND JUNE 20121ST JUNE 201369,625 MI
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20117TH FEBRUARY 201261,694 MI
PASSED26TH JANUARY 201025TH JANUARY 201155,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH JUNE 20098TH JUNE 201051,632 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED9TH JUNE 20088TH JUNE 200945,483 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MT05XNW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

MT05XNW MOT Comments

Tip: Read our guide on What These Advisory Notes Mean…

MT05XNW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 166,698 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,335 miles

MT05XNW FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration MT05XNW was manufactured on Thursday 14th July 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 166,698 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 8,335 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MT05XNW has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 94 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 7 Minor, 22 Major, 5 Dangerous and 19 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Discovery is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026 .

Does MT05XNW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 MT05XNW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MT05XNW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 22nd May 2026 MT05XNW does have Tax. Read more

When does MT05XNW Tax expire?

The current Tax for MT05XNW will expire in 1 month on Wednesday 1st July 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MT05XNW MOT expire?

The current MOT for MT05XNW will expire in 7 months on Monday 14th December 2026. Read more

When did MT05XNW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MT05XNW was on Friday 21st November 2025 at 12:49. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MT05XNW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for MT05XNW we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MT05XNW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for MT05XNW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MT05XNW?

MT05XNW is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has MT05XNW done?

The odometer reading for MT05XNW at the last MOT in November 2025 was 166,698 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,335 miles per year. Read more

How old is MT05XNW?

The vehicle MT05XNW was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 14th July 2005. Read more

What colour is MT05XNW?

The official colour of MT05XNW is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MT05XNW have?

MT05XNW has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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