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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BFZMOT history

LM05 BFZ is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2024.

LM05 BFZ silver Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2025
Mileage
199,000 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BFZ
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
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BFZ was last recorded at 199,000 miles on 26 Jun 2024, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,949 miles · 31 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
51 miles
Average per year
8,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 199,000 miles
  • 2023 – 198,949 miles
  • 2022 – 194,791 miles
  • 2021 – 190,833 miles
  • 2020 – 185,867 miles
  • 2019 – 182,633 miles
  • 2018 – 175,033 miles
  • 2017 – 167,735 miles
  • 2016 – 158,156 miles
  • 2015 – 146,878 miles
  • 2014 – 134,915 miles
  • 2013 – 126,442 miles
  • 2012 – 117,812 miles
  • 2011 – 108,216 miles
  • 2010 – 96,377 miles
  • 2009 – 77,762 miles
  • 2008 – 59,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,000 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body/sills

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass199,000 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    199,000 miles
    Test number
    606254726718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body/sills
  2. Fail198,949 miles (+4,158)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,949 miles
    Test number
    111972334704
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass194,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    194,791 miles
    Test number
    228018942796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail194,791 miles (+3,958)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,791 miles
    Test number
    706577262831
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass190,833 miles (+4,966)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,833 miles
    Test number
    591579167651
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass185,867 miles (+3,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    185,867 miles
    Test number
    668486535957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass182,633 miles (+7,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    182,633 miles
    Test number
    895886054311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass175,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    175,033 miles
    Test number
    440395751471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail175,033 miles (+7,298)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,033 miles
    Test number
    796750517801
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass167,735 miles (+9,579)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    167,735 miles
    Test number
    913811887466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,156 miles (+11,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    158,156 miles
    Test number
    176379895049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass146,878 miles (+537)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,878 miles
    Test number
    769433535115
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Fail146,341 miles (+11,426)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,341 miles
    Test number
    258257115118
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteF/o/s tyre tread low on edges
  14. Pass134,915 miles (+8,473)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    134,915 miles
    Test number
    769457504160
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  15. Pass126,442 miles (+8,630)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    126,442 miles
    Test number
    799946733146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Pass117,812 miles (+9,596)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,812 miles
    Test number
    479487272143
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass108,216 miles (+11,839)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,216 miles
    Test number
    229325671115
    • 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)
    • NoteBrakes spongy but has had new brake pads fitted
    • NoteSpare tyre beloww 1.6mm
  18. Pass96,377 miles (+18,615)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    96,377 miles
    Test number
    593006750160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass77,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    252494669478
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail77,762 miles (+17,843)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    830504769178
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail59,919 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    211370688415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass59,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,919 miles
    Test number
    651410888120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 BFZ

Does LM05 BFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BFZ expired on 25 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BFZ?
The MOT on LM05 BFZ expired on 25 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BFZ done?
LM05 BFZ was recorded at 199,000 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2024, an average of 8,696 miles a year.
Has LM05 BFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BFZ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 BFZ 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 LM05 BFZ find?
LM05 BFZ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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