
Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LM05 BUOMOT history
LM05 BUO is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 78,671 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 78,671 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BUO
- 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
- 29 Jul 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BUO was last recorded at 78,671 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 5,670 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 73,001 miles · 24 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,670 miles
- Average per year
- 4,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 78,671 miles
- 2025 – 73,001 miles
- 2024 – 70,162 miles
- 2023 – 67,669 miles
- 2022 – 64,975 miles
- 2021 – 63,049 miles
- 2020 – 60,292 miles
- 2019 – 54,886 miles
- 2018 – 47,993 miles
- 2017 – 42,090 miles
- 2016 – 35,809 miles
- 2015 – 29,523 miles
- 2014 – 21,337 miles
- 2013 – 13,237 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass78,671 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 78,671 miles
- Test number
- 705797070015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,671 miles (+5,670)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,671 miles
- Test number
- 982975168733
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass73,001 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 73,001 miles
- Test number
- 808059211042
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass70,162 miles (+2,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 70,162 miles
- Test number
- 819867240562
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,669 miles (+2,694)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 67,669 miles
- Test number
- 214909870062
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass64,975 miles (+1,926)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 64,975 miles
- Test number
- 939589657793
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,049 miles (+7)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,049 miles
- Test number
- 959091123432
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,042 miles (+2,750)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 63,042 miles
- Test number
- 462804417453
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass60,292 miles (+5,406)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 60,292 miles
- Test number
- 509439522395
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing low on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass54,886 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 54,886 miles
- Test number
- 259116174602
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail54,880 miles (+6,887)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,880 miles
- Test number
- 986020588482
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass47,993 miles (+5,903)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 47,993 miles
- Test number
- 986350048579
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass42,090 miles (+6,281)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 42,090 miles
- Test number
- 825115260626
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 35,809 miles
- Test number
- 761411652896
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,809 miles (+6,286)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,809 miles
- Test number
- 646327266899
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass29,523 miles (+8,186)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 29,523 miles
- Test number
- 158167195085
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass21,337 miles (+8,100)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 21,337 miles
- Test number
- 907353614118
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass13,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 13,237 miles
- Test number
- 199386213156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 BUO
- Does LM05 BUO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BUO is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BUO?
- The MOT on LM05 BUO is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 BUO done?
- LM05 BUO was recorded at 78,671 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,847 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BUO has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BUO 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 BUO find?
- LM05 BUO passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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