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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.

LM05 BUO 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 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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass78,671 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 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.

  1. Pass78,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,671 miles
    Test number
    705797070015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. Pass35,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    35,809 miles
    Test number
    761411652896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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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