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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LM05 BHEMOT history

LM05 BHE is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,755 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

LM05 BHE black Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
166,755 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BHE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BHE was last recorded at 166,755 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 13,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,062 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
13,693 miles
Average per year
8,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,755 miles
  • 2025 – 153,062 miles
  • 2024 – 144,976 miles
  • 2023 – 142,721 miles
  • 2022 – 139,725 miles
  • 2021 – 135,859 miles
  • 2020 – 131,075 miles
  • 2019 – 123,009 miles
  • 2018 – 113,946 miles
  • 2017 – 94,641 miles
  • 2016 – 79,281 miles
  • 2015 – 72,833 miles
  • 2014 – 65,154 miles
  • 2013 – 59,559 miles
  • 2012 – 53,189 miles
  • 2011 – 46,819 miles
  • 2010 – 39,585 miles
  • 2009 – 28,443 miles
  • 2008 – 15,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,755 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Seat not moving

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,755 miles (+13,693)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    166,755 miles
    Test number
    943759860274
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass153,062 miles (+8,086)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    153,062 miles
    Test number
    577992600069
    • AdvisoryFront both king pin area misting of oil
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft leaking oil
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened "A" frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ''A'' frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed NSF & OSF (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play NSF & OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes are perishing

  3. Pass144,976 miles (+2,255)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,976 miles
    Test number
    143274308994
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Front Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Lower Engine Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Front Passenger (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass142,721 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    142,721 miles
    Test number
    778615303116
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Hinge worn/damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Hinge worn/broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat not moving
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat not moving
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail142,720 miles (+2,995)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,720 miles
    Test number
    283936566439
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Hinge worn/damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Hinge worn/broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat not moving
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat not moving
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass139,725 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,725 miles
    Test number
    994893936112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail139,723 miles (+3,864)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,723 miles
    Test number
    186124687373
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass135,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    699306522264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail135,859 miles (+4,784)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,859 miles
    Test number
    209490306902
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked with yellow paint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,075 miles (+8,066)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,075 miles
    Test number
    426033634496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,009 miles (+9,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    295536616289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass113,946 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    113,946 miles
    Test number
    833980054655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail113,935 miles (+985)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,935 miles
    Test number
    962409574347
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass112,950 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    970471329499
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside step heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank area damp

  15. Fail112,950 miles (+18,309)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,950 miles
    Test number
    688309549376
    • Repaired at testNearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury step (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside step heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank area damp

  16. Pass94,641 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    745809600706
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn

  17. Fail94,517 miles (+15,236)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,517 miles
    Test number
    925759587984
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber worn

  18. Pass79,281 miles (+6,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    79,281 miles
    Test number
    521749090003
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass72,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    266846545473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail72,833 miles (+7,679)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,833 miles
    Test number
    466356445177
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass65,154 miles (+5,595)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    65,154 miles
    Test number
    926558454152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass59,559 miles (+6,370)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,559 miles
    Test number
    379920153144
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn to 2 mm, nearside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

  23. Fail53,189 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    105085142125
    • Repaired at testUpper Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on inside of tread

  24. Pass53,189 miles (+6,370)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    53,189 miles
    Test number
    357155942188
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on inside of tread

  25. Pass46,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    836060761104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,819 miles (+7,234)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,819 miles
    Test number
    986880461152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass39,585 miles (+11,142)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,585 miles
    Test number
    112507290429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,443 miles (+12,779)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,443 miles
    Test number
    970368919158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    15,664 miles
    Test number
    973357428109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BHE

Does LM05 BHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BHE is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BHE?
The MOT on LM05 BHE is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BHE done?
LM05 BHE was recorded at 166,755 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 8,340 miles a year.
Has LM05 BHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BHE has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LM05 BHE 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 BHE find?
LM05 BHE passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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