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Land Rover Defender

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc

LM05 BUUMOT history

LM05 BUU is a black diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 109,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

LM05 BUU 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 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,291 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BUU
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 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BUU was last recorded at 109,291 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 2,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,240 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,051 miles
Average per year
4,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,291 miles
  • 2025 – 107,240 miles
  • 2024 – 104,540 miles
  • 2023 – 101,733 miles
  • 2022 – 93,863 miles
  • 2021 – 85,590 miles
  • 2020 – 78,324 miles
  • 2019 – 69,882 miles
  • 2018 – 65,680 miles
  • 2017 – 61,712 miles
  • 2016 – 53,014 miles
  • 2015 – 48,150 miles
  • 2014 – 42,479 miles
  • 2013 – 37,827 miles
  • 2012 – 32,718 miles
  • 2010 – 27,564 miles
  • 2009 – 19,788 miles
  • 2008 – 16,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,291 miles

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.

  • Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,291 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,291 miles
    Test number
    581242834072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,240 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    107,240 miles
    Test number
    181089565890
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail107,232 miles (+2,692)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,232 miles
    Test number
    672605881858
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering idler (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass104,540 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    104,540 miles
    Test number
    591768327336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,733 miles (+7,870)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    101,733 miles
    Test number
    634607125608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,863 miles (+8,273)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    93,863 miles
    Test number
    598794606442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass85,590 miles (+7,266)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    85,590 miles
    Test number
    260189156554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass78,324 miles (+8,442)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,324 miles
    Test number
    516331372278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,882 miles (+4,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    69,882 miles
    Test number
    332095750329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,680 miles (+3,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    181164987711
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass61,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    599897076507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,712 miles (+8,698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,712 miles
    Test number
    330237011532
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass53,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    777651282740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,014 miles (+4,864)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    318596170031
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass48,150 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    48,150 miles
    Test number
    648237205085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass42,479 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,479 miles
    Test number
    939917004079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,827 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,827 miles
    Test number
    747848103088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,718 miles (+5,154)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    347459602080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,564 miles (+3,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,564 miles
    Test number
    314225150306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass23,735 miles (+3,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,735 miles
    Test number
    123137500431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass19,788 miles (+3,450)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,788 miles
    Test number
    721432519060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,338 miles
    Test number
    800425918067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BUU

Does LM05 BUU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BUU is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BUU?
The MOT on LM05 BUU is valid until 1 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 BUU done?
LM05 BUU was recorded at 109,291 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 4,967 miles a year.
Has LM05 BUU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BUU has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BUU 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 BUU find?
LM05 BUU passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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