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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BHDMOT history

LM05 BHD is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 19 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 108,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

LM05 BHD black Land Rover Discovery – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Discovery, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
108,786 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BHD
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
19 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BHD was last recorded at 108,786 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 3,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,089 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,697 miles
Average per year
4,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,786 miles
  • 2025 – 105,089 miles
  • 2024 – 102,140 miles
  • 2023 – 99,305 miles
  • 2022 – 95,938 miles
  • 2021 – 91,113 miles
  • 2020 – 89,170 miles
  • 2019 – 84,111 miles
  • 2018 – 79,257 miles
  • 2016 – 74,781 miles
  • 2015 – 70,617 miles
  • 2014 – 62,072 miles
  • 2013 – 54,769 miles
  • 2012 – 47,564 miles
  • 2011 – 41,008 miles
  • 2010 – 35,968 miles
  • 2009 – 29,873 miles
  • 2008 – 26,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine cover/under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,786 miles (+3,697)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    687000629787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass105,089 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,089 miles
    Test number
    889918217043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,140 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,140 miles
    Test number
    782430877518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,305 miles (+3,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    99,305 miles
    Test number
    842893857008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    713330780756
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted

  6. Fail95,938 miles (+4,825)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    453192373195
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/under covers fitted

  7. Pass91,113 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    91,113 miles
    Test number
    361449015755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail91,110 miles (+1,940)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,110 miles
    Test number
    378716080941
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass89,170 miles (+5,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,170 miles
    Test number
    781799104570
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass84,111 miles (+4,854)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,111 miles
    Test number
    597065642345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass79,257 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    890919189633
    • AdvisoryAir suspension warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

  12. Fail79,257 miles (+4,476)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,257 miles
    Test number
    130322659050
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryAir suspension warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack joints

  13. Pass74,781 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    74,781 miles
    Test number
    364039859681
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    209790898224
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

  15. Fail70,617 miles (+5,877)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,617 miles
    Test number
    595705266236
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of components

  16. Pass64,740 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,740 miles
    Test number
    949459905088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,701 miles (+2,629)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,701 miles
    Test number
    557186805034
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass62,072 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    62,072 miles
    Test number
    256036914233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,769 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    54,769 miles
    Test number
    427336623286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,765 miles (+7,201)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,765 miles
    Test number
    516484723244
    • FailureNearside Front Lower 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass47,564 miles (+6,556)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,564 miles
    Test number
    346696122410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass41,008 miles (+5,040)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,008 miles
    Test number
    749364831258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,968 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    35,968 miles
    Test number
    494678620202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,873 miles (+3,581)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    29,873 miles
    Test number
    831979729210
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass26,292 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    543001038215
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteAll four tyres wearing on inside edge- suspension fault?
    • NoteNoted that parking brake fault came up on dash twice
    • NoteSuspension warning light coming up on dash

Questions about LM05 BHD

Does LM05 BHD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BHD is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BHD?
The MOT on LM05 BHD is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BHD done?
LM05 BHD was recorded at 108,786 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 4,738 miles a year.
Has LM05 BHD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BHD has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 BHD 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 BHD find?
LM05 BHD passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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