Land Rover Range Rover
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 4,398 cc
L29 BUBMOT history
L29 BUB is a black petrol Land Rover Range Rover first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 135,869 mi
- At MOT on 27 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,433 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L29 BUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Range Rover
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 4,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 25 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L29 BUB was last recorded at 135,869 miles on 27 Mar 2025, 1,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 134,133 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,736 miles
- Average per year
- 6,433 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,869 miles
- 2024 – 134,133 miles
- 2023 – 132,637 miles
- 2022 – 130,914 miles
- 2020 – 125,754 miles
- 2019 – 117,544 miles
- 2017 – 113,236 miles
- 2016 – 109,502 miles
- 2015 – 105,937 miles
- 2014 – 102,661 miles
- 2013 – 100,858 miles
- 2012 – 94,385 miles
- 2011 – 77,983 miles
- 2010 – 57,725 miles
- 2009 – 42,237 miles
- 2008 – 31,016 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,869 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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.
ENGINE HAS A DADLEY OIL LEAK.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2017
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,869 miles (+1,736)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 135,869 miles
- Test number
- 636057548820
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass134,133 miles (+1,496)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 134,133 miles
- Test number
- 966402658527
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass132,637 miles (+1,723)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 132,637 miles
- Test number
- 945385521514
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,914 miles (+5,160)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 130,914 miles
- Test number
- 998229590867
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass125,754 miles (+3,733)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 125,754 miles
- Test number
- 307008846981
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,021 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 122,021 miles
- Test number
- 351631103773
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,013 miles (+4,469)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,013 miles
- Test number
- 641144350134
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ( worn on inner edge ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass117,544 miles (+4,308)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 117,544 miles
- Test number
- 321743242321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,236 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 113,236 miles
- Test number
- 641297459779
- AdvisoryENGINE HAS A DADLEY OIL LEAK.
Fail113,192 miles (+3,690)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,192 miles
- Test number
- 910403378140
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush BOTH SIDE INNER (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUT SIDE WALL. (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryENGINE HAS A DADLEY OIL LEAK.
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE. (3.5.1g)
Pass109,502 miles (+3,565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 109,502 miles
- Test number
- 142573684936
- AdvisoryNearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe. (7.1.2)
Pass105,937 miles (+3,276)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 105,937 miles
- Test number
- 143791488061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,661 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 102,661 miles
- Test number
- 935293874235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,660 miles (+1,802)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,660 miles
- Test number
- 899027964262
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass100,858 miles (+6,473)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 100,858 miles
- Test number
- 746866963276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,385 miles (+16,402)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 94,385 miles
- Test number
- 918162732315
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,983 miles (+20,258)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 77,983 miles
- Test number
- 978004261384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass57,725 miles (+15,488)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 57,725 miles
- Test number
- 782780150369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass42,237 miles (+248)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 42,237 miles
- Test number
- 992172349321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,989 miles (+10,973)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,989 miles
- Test number
- 652864639311
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteAdvise tracking
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass31,016 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 31,016 miles
- Test number
- 213613448307
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about L29 BUB
- Does L29 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L29 BUB expired on 27 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L29 BUB?
- The MOT on L29 BUB expired on 27 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L29 BUB done?
- L29 BUB was recorded at 135,869 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2025, an average of 6,433 miles a year.
- Has L29 BUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L29 BUB has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on L29 BUB 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 L29 BUB find?
- L29 BUB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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