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Land Rover Discovery

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LB05 FLFMOT history

LB05 FLF is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 31 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 196,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2025
Mileage
196,093 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FLF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FLF was last recorded at 196,093 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 4,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 May 2013: 43,140 miles, lower than 139,523 miles on 8 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
191,319 miles · 19 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,774 miles
Average per year
8,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 196,093 miles
  • 2023 – 191,319 miles
  • 2022 – 187,303 miles
  • 2021 – 184,078 miles
  • 2020 – 182,325 miles
  • 2019 – 176,236 miles
  • 2018 – 172,303 miles
  • 2017 – 168,449 miles
  • 2016 – 160,996 miles
  • 2015 – 157,972 miles
  • 2014 – 151,448 miles
  • 2013 – 143,246 miles
  • 2012 – 139,523 miles
  • 2011 – 125,173 miles
  • 2010 – 103,130 miles
  • 2009 – 80,897 miles
  • 2008 – 58,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wishbone Pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Control Rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp washers inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control rod

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,093 miles (+4,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,093 miles
    Test number
    386478154642
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, rear axle area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass191,319 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,319 miles
    Test number
    547578289740
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail191,308 miles (+4,005)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,308 miles
    Test number
    285297189380
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass187,303 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,303 miles
    Test number
    445647735825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wishbone Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Control Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,302 miles (+3,224)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,302 miles
    Test number
    123426875206
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wishbone Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Wishbone Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play Track Control Rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass184,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,078 miles
    Test number
    814456409142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,078 miles (+1,753)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,078 miles
    Test number
    134446169509
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass182,325 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    182,325 miles
    Test number
    877327444268
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe to slave is corroded

  9. Fail182,325 miles (+6,089)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,325 miles
    Test number
    132613016494
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp washers inop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Track control rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pipe to slave is corroded

  10. Pass176,236 miles (+3,933)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    176,236 miles
    Test number
    554942844942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass172,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    815626397638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,303 miles (+3,854)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    897467375923
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension fault light on

  13. Pass168,449 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    168,449 miles
    Test number
    512983646224
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on edges

  14. Fail168,444 miles (+7,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,444 miles
    Test number
    879912129440
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded on edges

  15. Pass160,996 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    160,996 miles
    Test number
    186525959677
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail160,899 miles (+2,927)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,899 miles
    Test number
    162776832703
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges also nail (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass157,972 miles (+6,524)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    157,972 miles
    Test number
    768966255190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  18. Pass151,448 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    151,448 miles
    Test number
    928512864144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail151,410 miles (+8,164)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,410 miles
    Test number
    936178254117
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass143,246 miles (+100,106)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    143,246 miles
    Test number
    625197033174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail43,140 miles (-96,383)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    936631733195
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT INNER EDGE

  22. Pass139,523 miles (+14,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    139,523 miles
    Test number
    225269122108
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear clip
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  23. Pass125,173 miles (+22,043)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,173 miles
    Test number
    259709431172
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on legal limit

  24. Pass103,130 miles (+22,233)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,130 miles
    Test number
    580061720126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass80,897 miles (+22,325)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,897 miles
    Test number
    663092049100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and nsr tyre have tread distortion.

  26. Pass58,572 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,572 miles
    Test number
    402139048173
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB05 FLF

Does LB05 FLF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FLF expired on 23 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FLF?
The MOT on LB05 FLF expired on 23 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FLF done?
LB05 FLF was recorded at 196,093 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 8,797 miles a year.
Has LB05 FLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FLF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 FLF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 FLF find?
LB05 FLF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose joint; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis, rear axle area.

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