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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LB05 XFFMOT history

LB05 XFF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 196,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
196,999 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 XFF was last recorded at 196,999 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 5,804 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,195 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,804 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,999 miles
  • 2024 – 191,195 miles
  • 2023 – 181,143 miles
  • 2022 – 175,822 miles
  • 2021 – 167,595 miles
  • 2020 – 161,747 miles
  • 2018 – 148,257 miles
  • 2017 – 121,357 miles
  • 2016 – 104,363 miles
  • 2015 – 98,626 miles
  • 2014 – 88,462 miles
  • 2013 – 82,025 miles
  • 2012 – 75,870 miles
  • 2011 – 68,438 miles
  • 2010 – 60,863 miles
  • 2009 – 50,392 miles
  • 2008 – 37,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,999 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Propshaft universal joint worn

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,999 miles (+5,804)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    196,999 miles
    Test number
    700970877739
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass191,195 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    191,195 miles
    Test number
    497343304667
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail191,195 miles (+2,027)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,195 miles
    Test number
    377278111926
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass189,168 miles (+8,025)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    189,168 miles
    Test number
    752397884999
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass181,143 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    181,143 miles
    Test number
    445580867096
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Fail181,132 miles (+5,310)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,132 miles
    Test number
    999411175286
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and has play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass175,822 miles (+8,227)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    175,822 miles
    Test number
    429911740131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Joining the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Joining the hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,595 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    167,595 miles
    Test number
    809125637539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,747 miles (+13,490)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    161,747 miles
    Test number
    569501332813
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass148,257 miles (+26,900)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    632715051592
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass121,357 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    817574834782
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  12. Fail121,357 miles (+16,994)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    584955560896
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass104,363 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,363 miles
    Test number
    468817251677
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn

  14. Fail104,357 miles (+5,731)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    928249988755
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPropshaft universal joint worn
    • AdvisorySpare tyre badly worn on inner edge

  15. Pass98,626 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    432960855806
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to joint both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail98,612 miles (+10,150)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,612 miles
    Test number
    846805030833
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to joint both sides (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass88,462 miles (+420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,462 miles
    Test number
    266183224336
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  18. Fail88,042 miles (+6,017)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,042 miles
    Test number
    416798214497
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMovment in tow bar

  19. Pass82,025 miles (+83)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,025 miles
    Test number
    536271313346
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  20. Fail81,942 miles (+6,072)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,942 miles
    Test number
    479425303328
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  21. Pass75,870 miles (+80)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    295950622334
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warnin g light on

  22. Fail75,790 miles (+7,352)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,790 miles
    Test number
    457144412475
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warnin g light on

  23. Pass68,438 miles (+7,575)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,438 miles
    Test number
    217002191292
    • NoteNo. plates swapped for test

  24. Pass60,863 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    60,863 miles
    Test number
    503466480264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,616 miles (+10,224)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,616 miles
    Test number
    333832470478
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass50,392 miles (+12,580)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    322403189181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,812 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    37,812 miles
    Test number
    692999068145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail37,811 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,811 miles
    Test number
    963498468124
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Questions about LB05 XFF

Does LB05 XFF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 XFF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XFF?
The MOT on LB05 XFF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 XFF done?
LB05 XFF was recorded at 196,999 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LB05 XFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XFF has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 XFF 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 XFF find?
LB05 XFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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