Land Rover Discovery
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LM05 BVUMOT history
LM05 BVU is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,691 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 214,691 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,776 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BVU
- 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
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jun 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LM05 BVU was last recorded at 214,691 miles on 10 Jun 2026, 4,855 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 209,836 miles · 25 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,855 miles
- Average per year
- 9,776 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,691 miles
- 2025 – 209,836 miles
- 2024 – 202,144 miles
- 2023 – 196,880 miles
- 2022 – 191,543 miles
- 2021 – 185,643 miles
- 2020 – 184,974 miles
- 2019 – 181,793 miles
- 2018 – 168,713 miles
- 2017 – 154,493 miles
- 2016 – 142,444 miles
- 2015 – 131,040 miles
- 2014 – 120,015 miles
- 2012 – 102,617 miles
- 2011 – 93,572 miles
- 2010 – 79,459 miles
- 2009 – 64,069 miles
- 2008 – 43,411 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail214,691 miles
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ILLUMINATES WITH POSITION LAMPS ON (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
General Under Body Corrosion
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail214,691 miles (+4,855)1 dangerous6 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,691 miles
- Test number
- 993852468240
- DangerousSuspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a))
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ILLUMINATES WITH POSITION LAMPS ON (4.3.3 (b))
- 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 Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AT MINIMUM THICKNESS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT MINIMUM LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass209,836 miles (+45)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 209,836 miles
- Test number
- 216677631481
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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)
Fail209,791 miles (+7,647)2 dangerous7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,791 miles
- Test number
- 877163832553
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryGeneral Under Body Corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (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)
Pass202,144 miles (+5,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 202,144 miles
- Test number
- 347009625569
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
Pass196,880 miles (+5,337)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 196,880 miles
- Test number
- 442930466084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass191,543 miles (+5,900)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 191,543 miles
- Test number
- 622641753200
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass185,643 miles (+16)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 185,643 miles
- Test number
- 418725192740
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
Fail185,627 miles (+653)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,627 miles
- Test number
- 660045447943
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all of structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryManufactures under trays and engine covers on vehicle
Pass184,974 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 184,974 miles
- Test number
- 426660987862
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside step trim loose
Fail184,974 miles (+3,181)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,974 miles
- Test number
- 431192478979
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction large handle and sat nav/phone holder, put them outside swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))
- 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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside step trim loose
Pass181,793 miles (+13,080)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 181,793 miles
- Test number
- 929163705745
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass168,713 miles (+14,220)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 168,713 miles
- Test number
- 461587677858
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,493 miles (+12,049)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 154,493 miles
- Test number
- 927167485012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,444 miles (+11,404)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 142,444 miles
- Test number
- 193596457494
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,040 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 131,040 miles
- Test number
- 307796625278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,037 miles (+11,022)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,037 miles
- Test number
- 299185325231
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,015 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 120,015 miles
- Test number
- 605156724224
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass114,643 miles (+12,026)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 114,643 miles
- Test number
- 678513774022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass102,617 miles (+9,045)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 102,617 miles
- Test number
- 428432512315
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass93,572 miles (+69)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 93,572 miles
- Test number
- 717265031336
- 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)
Fail93,503 miles (+14,044)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,503 miles
- Test number
- 938592431387
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteFront number plate starting to come away but still secure
- NoteN/s/front seat belt retracts slowly and with alittle help
Pass79,459 miles (+15,390)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 79,459 miles
- Test number
- 884191640359
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass64,069 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 64,069 miles
- Test number
- 620316969257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,069 miles (+20,658)4 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,069 miles
- Test number
- 164015369254
- FailureNearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass43,411 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,411 miles
- Test number
- 232321398287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,411 miles (+4,295)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 43,411 miles
- Test number
- 240171398250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,116 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 39,116 miles
- Test number
- 771236878199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about LM05 BVU
- Does LM05 BVU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 BVU expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BVU?
- The MOT on LM05 BVU expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM05 BVU done?
- LM05 BVU was recorded at 214,691 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2026, an average of 9,776 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BVU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BVU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BVU 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 BVU find?
- LM05 BVU failed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: suspension system inoperative; central stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminates with position lamps on; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 11 more.
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