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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2006 · 2,720 cc

LB05 COWMOT history

LB05 COW is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
172,419 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2024
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 COW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 COW was last recorded at 172,419 miles on 17 Aug 2024, 9,419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,000 miles · 14 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,419 miles
Average per year
9,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,419 miles
  • 2023 – 163,000 miles
  • 2022 – 153,361 miles
  • 2021 – 151,101 miles
  • 2019 – 141,847 miles
  • 2018 – 136,902 miles
  • 2017 – 118,292 miles
  • 2016 – 113,792 miles
  • 2015 – 100,844 miles
  • 2014 – 83,313 miles
  • 2013 – 68,401 miles
  • 2012 – 59,306 miles
  • 2011 – 51,991 miles
  • 2009 – 33,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,419 miles
  • AdvisoryVarious corrosion underside

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,419 miles (+9,419)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    172,419 miles
    Test number
    335514729380
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion underside

  2. Pass163,000 miles (+9,639)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    163,000 miles
    Test number
    935101283877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

  3. Pass153,361 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,361 miles
    Test number
    395164245599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass151,101 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    151,101 miles
    Test number
    566109586907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail151,101 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,101 miles
    Test number
    917366393553
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail151,101 miles (+9,254)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,101 miles
    Test number
    374176200587
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass141,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,847 miles
    Test number
    937912168295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective split

  8. Fail141,847 miles (+4,945)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,847 miles
    Test number
    396705320407
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective split

  9. Pass136,902 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,902 miles
    Test number
    879313902772
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail136,900 miles (+18,608)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,900 miles
    Test number
    832356689011
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,292 miles (+4,500)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,292 miles
    Test number
    524685898959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    370630937323
    • AdvisoryAdvise stone chip to front windscreen outside swept area

  13. Fail113,792 miles (+12,948)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,792 miles
    Test number
    127914242400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryAdvise stone chip to front windscreen outside swept area

  14. Pass100,844 miles (+17,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,844 miles
    Test number
    255480505446
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass83,313 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    298467094058
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail83,313 miles (+14,912)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,313 miles
    Test number
    146087494403
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass68,401 miles (+9,095)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    68,401 miles
    Test number
    726764793069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,306 miles (+7,315)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,306 miles
    Test number
    456451582059
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail51,991 miles (+508)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    788320811176
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass51,483 miles (+17,970)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    877646761073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,513 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,513 miles
    Test number
    664031239352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,238 miles2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,238 miles
    Test number
    201589229345
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB05 COW

Does LB05 COW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 COW expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 COW?
The MOT on LB05 COW expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 COW done?
LB05 COW was recorded at 172,419 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2024, an average of 9,451 miles a year.
Has LB05 COW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 COW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 COW 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 LB05 COW find?
LB05 COW passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: various corrosion underside.

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