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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BVAMOT history

LM05 BVA is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 15 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LM05 BVA green 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 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
160,555 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,868 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BVA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BVA was last recorded at 160,555 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 3,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,660 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,895 miles
Average per year
6,868 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,555 miles
  • 2025 – 156,660 miles
  • 2024 – 151,127 miles
  • 2023 – 145,446 miles
  • 2022 – 141,371 miles
  • 2021 – 138,482 miles
  • 2019 – 135,288 miles
  • 2018 – 129,368 miles
  • 2017 – 121,331 miles
  • 2016 – 114,037 miles
  • 2015 – 100,739 miles
  • 2014 – 92,769 miles
  • 2013 – 85,607 miles
  • 2012 – 78,009 miles
  • 2011 – 75,531 miles
  • 2010 – 58,963 miles
  • 2009 – 45,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,555 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,555 miles (+3,895)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    560738160228
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil/fluid leak

  2. Pass156,660 miles (+5,533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    156,660 miles
    Test number
    331728387262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge of tread area wearing low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass151,127 miles (+5,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    151,127 miles
    Test number
    463093071445
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass145,446 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,446 miles
    Test number
    573135517685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass141,371 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    141,371 miles
    Test number
    585261988420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,349 miles (+2,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,349 miles
    Test number
    311957714181
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

  7. Pass138,482 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,482 miles
    Test number
    106451732263
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  8. Fail138,482 miles (+3,194)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,482 miles
    Test number
    510130776431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse light not working

  9. Pass135,288 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    389921429386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,237 miles (+5,869)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,237 miles
    Test number
    617476701234
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Border overlaps lettering (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass129,368 miles (+8,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    129,368 miles
    Test number
    274774973075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass121,331 miles (+7,294)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,331 miles
    Test number
    937259784231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass114,037 miles (+5,798)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    542763096718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,239 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,239 miles
    Test number
    376487986619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,739 miles (+7,970)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    100,739 miles
    Test number
    489032045012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass92,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    797399844015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,769 miles (+7,162)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,769 miles
    Test number
    917609644002
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass85,607 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    85,607 miles
    Test number
    217314963080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    875690982042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail78,009 miles (+2,478)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,009 miles
    Test number
    459432272066
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass75,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    815802321372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,531 miles (+4,367)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,531 miles
    Test number
    346411621385
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Fail71,164 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    409347491032
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass71,164 miles (+12,201)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    71,164 miles
    Test number
    709137591017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass58,963 miles (+13,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,963 miles
    Test number
    722252110150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass45,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,465 miles
    Test number
    824054299047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM05 BVA

Does LM05 BVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BVA is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BVA?
The MOT on LM05 BVA is valid until 14 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 BVA done?
LM05 BVA was recorded at 160,555 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,868 miles a year.
Has LM05 BVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BVA has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LM05 BVA 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 BVA find?
LM05 BVA passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; power steering fluid level below minimum; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside, and 1 more.

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