Land Rover Discovery
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LB05 XFVMOT history
LB05 XFV is a blue diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 22 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,444 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 117,444 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,558 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 XFV
- 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
- 22 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 XFV was last recorded at 117,444 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 6,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 110,537 miles · 9 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 6,907 miles
- Average per year
- 5,558 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,444 miles
- 2024 – 110,537 miles
- 2023 – 101,352 miles
- 2022 – 99,726 miles
- 2020 – 93,682 miles
- 2019 – 88,842 miles
- 2018 – 80,215 miles
- 2017 – 75,389 miles
- 2016 – 68,749 miles
- 2015 – 62,971 miles
- 2014 – 57,259 miles
- 2013 – 49,863 miles
- 2012 – 44,583 miles
- 2011 – 38,659 miles
- 2010 – 33,231 miles
- 2009 – 28,159 miles
- 2008 – 22,661 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,444 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 management fault
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 23 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,444 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 117,444 miles
- Test number
- 148794137745
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail117,443 miles (+6,906)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,443 miles
- Test number
- 684057409210
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass110,537 miles (+9,185)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 110,537 miles
- Test number
- 992569876166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,352 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 101,352 miles
- Test number
- 889140630498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,352 miles (+1,626)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,352 miles
- Test number
- 517066355101
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Pass99,726 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 99,726 miles
- Test number
- 197078206677
- AdvisoryEngine management fault
Fail99,723 miles (+6,041)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,723 miles
- Test number
- 195243769257
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorCentral Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management fault
Pass93,682 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,682 miles
- Test number
- 417005613937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,678 miles (+4,836)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,678 miles
- Test number
- 209553133009
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))
Pass88,842 miles (+8,627)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 88,842 miles
- Test number
- 811436924754
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 132323898524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,215 miles (+4,826)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,215 miles
- Test number
- 646791690233
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass75,389 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 75,389 miles
- Test number
- 795252930590
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,342 miles (+6,593)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,342 miles
- Test number
- 951408777433
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass68,749 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 68,749 miles
- Test number
- 100215990236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail68,749 miles (+5,778)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,749 miles
- Test number
- 347106272017
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,971 miles (+5,712)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 62,971 miles
- Test number
- 155562595122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,259 miles (+44)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 57,259 miles
- Test number
- 425736904288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail57,215 miles (+7,352)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,215 miles
- Test number
- 335034104481
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,863 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 49,863 miles
- Test number
- 475163513210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,863 miles (+5,280)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,863 miles
- Test number
- 928252713207
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass44,583 miles (+5,924)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 44,583 miles
- Test number
- 157605002231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 38,659 miles
- Test number
- 568201601216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,659 miles (+5,428)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,659 miles
- Test number
- 406770301284
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
Pass33,231 miles (+5,072)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 33,231 miles
- Test number
- 611101500274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass28,159 miles (+5,498)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 28,159 miles
- Test number
- 723873909217
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass22,661 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 22,661 miles
- Test number
- 423445408257
- 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)
Fail22,661 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,661 miles
- Test number
- 622185008282
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- 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)
Questions about LB05 XFV
- Does LB05 XFV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB05 XFV expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 XFV?
- The MOT on LB05 XFV expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB05 XFV done?
- LB05 XFV was recorded at 117,444 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 5,558 miles a year.
- Has LB05 XFV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 XFV has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB05 XFV 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 XFV find?
- LB05 XFV passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge.
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