
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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
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))
Pass194,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 194,791 miles
- Test number
- 228018942796
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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))
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))
Pass175,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 175,033 miles
- Test number
- 440395751471
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass167,735 miles (+9,579)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2018
- Odometer
- 167,735 miles
- Test number
- 913811887466
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Pass96,377 miles (+18,615)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 96,377 miles
- Test number
- 593006750160
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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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