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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BVCMOT history

LM05 BVC is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 21 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 165,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

LM05 BVC silver 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,665 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,316 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Discovery
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BVC was last recorded at 165,665 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,638 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,027 miles
Average per year
6,316 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,665 miles
  • 2025 – 162,638 miles
  • 2024 – 155,591 miles
  • 2023 – 152,145 miles
  • 2022 – 150,029 miles
  • 2021 – 147,638 miles
  • 2020 – 144,990 miles
  • 2019 – 142,322 miles
  • 2018 – 138,108 miles
  • 2017 – 133,577 miles
  • 2016 – 129,016 miles
  • 2015 – 122,887 miles
  • 2014 – 118,925 miles
  • 2013 – 111,828 miles
  • 2012 – 103,938 miles
  • 2011 – 90,235 miles
  • 2010 – 77,764 miles
  • 2009 – 64,236 miles
  • 2008 – 49,987 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,665 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEarly corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,665 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,665 miles
    Test number
    846349993249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly corrosion

  2. Fail165,665 miles (+3,027)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,665 miles
    Test number
    931059023314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEarly corrosion

  3. Pass162,638 miles (+7,047)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,638 miles
    Test number
    651708941597
    • AdvisoryEarly Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Facing Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass155,591 miles (+3,446)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,591 miles
    Test number
    679410789203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis has corrosion and underseal in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass152,145 miles (+2,116)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,145 miles
    Test number
    254681332116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension componants
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  6. Pass150,029 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    150,029 miles
    Test number
    520148698892
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  7. Fail150,029 miles (+2,391)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,029 miles
    Test number
    786854319548
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  8. Pass147,638 miles (+2,648)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    147,638 miles
    Test number
    197395063672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fully undersealed

  9. Pass144,990 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,990 miles
    Test number
    985324947591
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Hub play detected at wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank cradle excessively corroded around a fixing point (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil mess around undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail144,987 miles (+2,665)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,987 miles
    Test number
    209997174255
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated Needs changing (1.8 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Ferrule where bolted to top arm excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Reverse light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Hub play detected at wheel (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Fuel tank slightly loose Fuel tank cradle excessively corroded around a fixing point (6.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil mess around undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass142,322 miles (+4,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    142,322 miles
    Test number
    530816882791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play from both steering inner tie rod ball joints

  12. Pass138,108 miles (+4,531)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    138,108 miles
    Test number
    651468788968
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass133,577 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    698947523269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering tie rod inner ball joint has slight play detected

  14. Fail133,577 miles (+4,561)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,577 miles
    Test number
    191935322102
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside steering tie rod inner ball joint has slight play detected

  15. Pass129,016 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    714359977271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass122,887 miles (+3,962)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    122,887 miles
    Test number
    445736425244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass118,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    118,925 miles
    Test number
    239460724227
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail118,925 miles (+7,097)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,925 miles
    Test number
    349192214436
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass111,828 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,828 miles
    Test number
    989394903266
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail111,819 miles (+7,881)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    415344403282
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass103,938 miles (+13,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,938 miles
    Test number
    748436702236
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail90,235 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    179524871152
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSecondary position lamp inop {upper}

  23. Pass90,235 miles (+12,471)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    846464371146
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSecondary position lamp inop {upper}

  24. Pass77,764 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    291222880444
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are waering slightly on the inner edges
    • NoteFront pads are starting to get low

  25. Fail77,764 miles (+13,528)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,764 miles
    Test number
    620082180160
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres are waering slightly on the inner edges
    • NoteFront pads are starting to get low

  26. Fail64,236 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    271246069403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Pass64,236 miles (+14,249)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,236 miles
    Test number
    851186769186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass49,987 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,987 miles
    Test number
    272651578478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM05 BVC

Does LM05 BVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BVC is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BVC?
The MOT on LM05 BVC is valid until 12 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 BVC done?
LM05 BVC was recorded at 165,665 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 6,316 miles a year.
Has LM05 BVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BVC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 BVC 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 BVC find?
LM05 BVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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