LAND ROVER DISCOVERY W5BNS has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax
Book Your Next MOT Check Vehicle History
Did you know W5BNS may have a hidden past…
Uncover more about this LAND ROVER DISCOVERY like crash damage or finance. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Discover more about this LAND ROVER DISCOVERY that an MOT won't tell you. Leave no car unchecked - and save 20% when you check and compare your top three. Click here to get your enhanced vehicle report.
Powered by carVertical Logo
Use code MOT for your 20% DISCOUNT!
Book an MOT for W5BNS in seconds…
The MOT for this LAND ROVER DISCOVERY expires in 2 months. Get prepared by booking your next MOT now! Click here to make your booking.
Powered by BookMyGarage

This 2008 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 9 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 157,860 miles 10 months ago on Monday 1st September 2025 at 13:59.

The current MOT will expire in 2 months on Monday 31st August 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

W5BNS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED31ST AUGUST 2026157,860 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Damaged But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Section Corroeded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Area Repaired And Covered In Underseal (7.1.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 2025154,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Seat Belt Anchorage Likely To Become Detached In The Event Of A Collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Chassis Rear Section
PASSED7TH AUGUST 20246TH AUGUST 2025146,410 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Middle And Rear Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Rear Body Mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED31ST JULY 2024146,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Middle And Rear Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Rear Body Mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Webbing Slightly Damaged Or Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Suspension System Inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH JULY 2024145,304 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Middle And Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Body Mounting Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Warning Indicates A Malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  6. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Buckle Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Eml Illuminated - Not A Failure Due To Age Of The Vehicle
  15. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Control Inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  16. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH JULY 20239TH JULY 2024135,970 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  3. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Carrier Loose But Not Insecure
FAILED26TH JUNE 2023135,691 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Excessively Worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  7. ADVISORY - Spare Tyre Defective Carrier Loose But Not Insecure
PASSED7TH JULY 20226TH JULY 2023131,072 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED28TH JUNE 202127TH JUNE 2022127,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Undertray Corroded
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 20199TH SEPTEMBER 2020121,899 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Under Shield Corroded
  8. ADVISORY - Spare Wheel Loose In Carrier But Not Insecure
  9. ADVISORY - Air Suspension Supply Reservoir Corroded
FAILED10TH SEPTEMBER 2019121,899 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Central Rear Seat Belt Slightly Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Inner Edge
  5. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Under Shield Corroded
  10. ADVISORY - Spare Wheel Loose In Carrier But Not Insecure
  11. ADVISORY - Air Suspension Supply Reservoir Corroded
FAILED20TH AUGUST 2019121,663 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Spare Wheel Insecure In Carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Fuel Tank Guard Rotten
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecure And Impairing Directional Stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Central Rear Seat Belt Damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Brake Performance Not Tested Parking (1.2.1 (g))
PASSED10TH JULY 20189TH JULY 2019116,924 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED3RD JULY 2018116,910 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Brake Lining(s) Wear Indicator Illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Warning Indicates A Malfunction (1.1.6 (e))
  3. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED5TH JULY 20174TH JULY 2018112,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - General Corrosion On All Suspension Components
PASSED21ST JANUARY 201620TH JANUARY 2017103,378 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20149TH AUGUST 201590,051 MI
PASSED10TH AUGUST 20139TH AUGUST 201477,841 MI
FAILED2ND AUGUST 201377,698 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  3. FAIL - Rear Upper Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED8TH AUGUST 20127TH AUGUST 201365,182 MI
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201265,113 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH JUNE 201130TH JUNE 201249,856 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

W5BNS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

W5BNS MOT Comments

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

W5BNS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 157,860 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,286 miles

W5BNS FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration W5BNS was manufactured on Monday 30th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 157,860 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,286 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 9 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means W5BNS has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 73 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 24 Major, 6 Dangerous and 5 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 10 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does W5BNS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 W5BNS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is W5BNS Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 10th July 2026 W5BNS does have Tax. Read more

When does W5BNS Tax expire?

The current Tax for W5BNS will expire in 10 months on Saturday 1st May 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 W5BNS MOT expire?

The current MOT for W5BNS will expire in 2 months on Monday 31st August 2026. Read more

When did W5BNS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for W5BNS was on Monday 1st September 2025 at 13:59. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has W5BNS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for W5BNS we can see 13 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 W5BNS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for W5BNS we can see 9 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is W5BNS?

W5BNS is registered as a 2008 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has W5BNS done?

The odometer reading for W5BNS at the last MOT in September 2025 was 157,860 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 9,286 miles per year. Read more

How old is W5BNS?

The vehicle W5BNS was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 30th June 2008. Read more

What colour is W5BNS?

The official colour of W5BNS is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does W5BNS have?

W5BNS has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

Your MOT Checks

Your previous searches will appear here.
Only you can see these.

Recent MOT Checks

W5BNS MOT Check