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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LB05 MXXMOT history

LB05 MXX is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 17 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
171,589 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 MXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 MXX was last recorded at 171,589 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 1,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,550 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,039 miles
Average per year
6,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,589 miles
  • 2024 – 170,246 miles
  • 2022 – 169,282 miles
  • 2021 – 166,539 miles
  • 2020 – 163,229 miles
  • 2019 – 158,947 miles
  • 2018 – 152,113 miles
  • 2017 – 145,110 miles
  • 2016 – 135,947 miles
  • 2015 – 128,524 miles
  • 2014 – 123,954 miles
  • 2013 – 121,497 miles
  • 2012 – 117,470 miles
  • 2011 – 113,200 miles
  • 2010 – 100,632 miles
  • 2009 – 83,946 miles
  • 2008 – 61,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,589 miles
  • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,589 miles (+1,039)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    171,589 miles
    Test number
    731390994128
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass170,550 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    170,550 miles
    Test number
    243736090046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass170,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,246 miles
    Test number
    605838304931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail170,246 miles (+964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,246 miles
    Test number
    270117843489
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass169,282 miles (+2,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    169,282 miles
    Test number
    553352041817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass166,539 miles (+3,310)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    166,539 miles
    Test number
    102504731399
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass163,229 miles (+4,282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    163,229 miles
    Test number
    547333461914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body components has surface corrosion

  8. Pass158,947 miles (+6,834)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    158,947 miles
    Test number
    328147414974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass152,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    152,113 miles
    Test number
    287819863499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail152,113 miles (+7,003)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,113 miles
    Test number
    809351378190
    • DangerousFront Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass145,110 miles (+9,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,110 miles
    Test number
    531917472744
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis area (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass135,947 miles (+7,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    135,947 miles
    Test number
    890044903012
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inners (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass128,524 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,524 miles
    Test number
    525541654339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,701 miles (+3,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    127,701 miles
    Test number
    976608965132
    • NoteBonnet closed but please double check

  15. Pass123,954 miles (+2,457)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,954 miles
    Test number
    615645474141
    • NoteLight of corrosion

  16. Pass121,497 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    121,497 miles
    Test number
    539532163120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass117,470 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,470 miles
    Test number
    788805862189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass113,200 miles (+12,568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,200 miles
    Test number
    639097061197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail100,632 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    173439150106
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass100,632 miles (+16,686)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    441359050179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass83,946 miles (+22,369)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    83,946 miles
    Test number
    972118969156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass61,577 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    61,577 miles
    Test number
    821801258175
    • NoteSuspect brake pads low

Questions about LB05 MXX

Does LB05 MXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 MXX is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 MXX?
The MOT on LB05 MXX is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 MXX done?
LB05 MXX was recorded at 171,589 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 6,256 miles a year.
Has LB05 MXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 MXX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 MXX 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 MXX find?
LB05 MXX passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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