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Land Rover Discovery

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BVSMOT history

LM05 BVS is a green diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 26 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 155,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2026.

LM05 BVS 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 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,534 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BVS
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
26 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BVS was last recorded at 155,534 miles on 29 Oct 2026, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2013: 2,650 miles, lower than 68,919 miles on 25 May 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
155,367 miles · 24 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
7,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,534 miles
  • 2025 – 153,164 miles
  • 2024 – 151,486 miles
  • 2023 – 150,222 miles
  • 2022 – 148,148 miles
  • 2021 – 145,717 miles
  • 2020 – 143,214 miles
  • 2019 – 140,244 miles
  • 2018 – 133,959 miles
  • 2017 – 125,067 miles
  • 2016 – 115,346 miles
  • 2015 – 103,443 miles
  • 2013 – 75,249 miles
  • 2012 – 68,919 miles
  • 2011 – 60,869 miles
  • 2010 – 50,705 miles
  • 2009 – 39,845 miles
  • 2008 – 22,900 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,534 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,534 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,534 miles
    Test number
    999370160990
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All around chassis and components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail155,367 miles (+2,203)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,367 miles
    Test number
    474558809709
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Several areas badly corroded but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass153,164 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    153,164 miles
    Test number
    586258126047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,152 miles (+1,666)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,152 miles
    Test number
    732272650613
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,486 miles (+1,264)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,486 miles
    Test number
    317400501575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,222 miles (+2,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,222 miles
    Test number
    716765083742
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of body corroded

  7. Pass148,148 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    148,148 miles
    Test number
    120778673247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,717 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,717 miles
    Test number
    911244702895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail145,717 miles (+2,503)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,717 miles
    Test number
    141128681112
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass143,214 miles (+2,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,214 miles
    Test number
    503000859604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass140,244 miles (+6,285)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,244 miles
    Test number
    358549217192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear air suspension unit rubber cover split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear back plate at hub corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper torn
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted obscuring some components

  12. Pass133,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    363567062721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail133,959 miles (+8,892)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    516888076948
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass125,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    223796593350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail125,067 miles (+9,721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,067 miles
    Test number
    433396143592
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass115,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    338961231914
    • AdvisoryBoth rack ends have free play

  17. Fail115,346 miles (+11,903)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,346 miles
    Test number
    400709121088
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rack ends have free play

  18. Pass103,443 miles (+28,194)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    638492955119
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSeats+belts in boot not checked boot loaded

  19. Pass75,249 miles (+72,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    837316183190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  20. Fail2,650 miles (-66,269)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    2,650 miles
    Test number
    798495883117
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass68,919 miles (+8,050)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,919 miles
    Test number
    976646042198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,869 miles (+10,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,869 miles
    Test number
    326723531103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass50,705 miles (+10,860)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    632083250135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass39,845 miles (+16,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,845 miles
    Test number
    634025759148
    • NoteDust cover split on n/s/r air bag

  25. Pass22,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    22,900 miles
    Test number
    424885658163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 BVS

Does LM05 BVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BVS is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BVS?
The MOT on LM05 BVS is valid until 28 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 BVS done?
LM05 BVS was recorded at 155,534 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2026, an average of 7,207 miles a year.
Has LM05 BVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BVS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 BVS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM05 BVS find?
LM05 BVS passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around chassis and components.

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