LAND ROVER DISCOVERY R5APL has 25 MOTs

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This 2009 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 105,180 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 15:34.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027.

R5APL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED24TH MARCH 2027105,180 MI
FAILED18TH MARCH 2026105,169 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202524TH MARCH 2026102,367 MI
FAILED24TH MARCH 2025102,347 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED11TH MARCH 202424TH MARCH 202598,845 MI
PASSED23RD MARCH 202324TH MARCH 202495,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED23RD MARCH 202395,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH MARCH 202224TH MARCH 202393,228 MI
FAILED14TH MARCH 202293,214 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  2. DANGEROUS - Exhaust Emits Excessive Smoke Or Vapour Likely To Obscure The Vision Of Other Road Users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MARCH 202124TH MARCH 202290,738 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED3RD MARCH 202190,738 MI
 
  1. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202024TH MARCH 202188,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED17TH MARCH 202088,914 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED21ST MARCH 201924TH MARCH 202084,928 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 201984,928 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MARCH 201824TH MARCH 201980,329 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201724TH MARCH 201873,671 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
FAILED22ND MARCH 201773,671 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
PASSED4TH MARCH 201624TH MARCH 201766,030 MI
FAILED3RD MARCH 201666,003 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Pin Or Bush Of A Lower Wishbone Inner Bearing (2.5.b.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Front Suspension Has Excessive Play In A Pin Or Bush Of A Lower Wishbone Inner Bearing (2.5.b.1a)
PASSED23RD MARCH 201524TH MARCH 201658,139 MI
PASSED18TH MARCH 201424TH MARCH 201547,780 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 201324TH MARCH 201439,712 MI
FAILED20TH MARCH 201339,710 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Parking Brake Warning Indicates A Malfunction (3.1.7)
  2. FAIL - Electronic Parking Brake Control Defective So That It Cannot Be Satisfactorily Operated (3.1.3c)
PASSED13TH MARCH 201224TH MARCH 201332,942 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

R5APL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 60% | MOT Failure Rate: 40%

R5APL MOT Comments

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R5APL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 105,180 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,187 miles

R5APL FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration R5APL was manufactured on Tuesday 24th March 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 105,180 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 6,187 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means R5APL has a 60% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 12 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 1 Minor, 4 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 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 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027 .

Does R5APL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 R5APL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is R5APL Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 5th September 2026 R5APL does have Tax. Read more

When does R5APL Tax expire?

The current Tax for R5APL will expire in 6 months on Monday 1st March 2027. 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 R5APL MOT expire?

The current MOT for R5APL will expire in 7 months on Wednesday 24th March 2027. Read more

When did R5APL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for R5APL was on Thursday 19th March 2026 at 15:34. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has R5APL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R5APL we can see 15 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 R5APL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for R5APL we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 60% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is R5APL?

R5APL is registered as a 2009 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has R5APL done?

The odometer reading for R5APL at the last MOT in March 2026 was 105,180 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 6,187 miles per year. Read more

How old is R5APL?

The vehicle R5APL was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th March 2009. Read more

What colour is R5APL?

The official colour of R5APL is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does R5APL have?

R5APL has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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