Land Rover Defender
Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,495 cc
LM05 BVWMOT history
LM05 BVW is a green diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 126,520 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 126,520 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 5,552 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Defender
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,495 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Jun 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BVW was last recorded at 126,520 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 122,602 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,918 miles
- Average per year
- 5,552 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,520 miles
- 2025 – 122,602 miles
- 2024 – 119,383 miles
- 2023 – 113,548 miles
- 2022 – 106,427 miles
- 2021 – 101,535 miles
- 2020 – 99,009 miles
- 2019 – 94,309 miles
- 2018 – 87,232 miles
- 2017 – 80,243 miles
- 2016 – 74,266 miles
- 2015 – 65,260 miles
- 2014 – 63,248 miles
- 2013 – 60,445 miles
- 2012 – 55,805 miles
- 2011 – 48,319 miles
- 2010 – 40,362 miles
- 2009 – 32,359 miles
- 2008 – 27,434 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,520 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 10 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,520 miles (+3,918)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 126,520 miles
- Test number
- 906546278766
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,602 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 122,602 miles
- Test number
- 864051558640
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail122,599 miles (+3,216)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,599 miles
- Test number
- 256667713933
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub leaking (1.1.14 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass119,383 miles (+5,835)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 119,383 miles
- Test number
- 281411289594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,548 miles (+7,121)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 113,548 miles
- Test number
- 705988268113
- AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Pass106,427 miles (+4,892)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 106,427 miles
- Test number
- 565422414773
- MinorOffside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass101,535 miles (+2,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2022
- Odometer
- 101,535 miles
- Test number
- 745037328218
- AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass99,009 miles (+4,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 99,009 miles
- Test number
- 641107966822
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,309 miles (+7,077)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,309 miles
- Test number
- 518558837725
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,232 miles (+6,989)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,232 miles
- Test number
- 340263532503
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak front diff
Pass80,243 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2018
- Odometer
- 80,243 miles
- Test number
- 930244973582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,243 miles (+5,977)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,243 miles
- Test number
- 198771839933
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass74,266 miles (+9,006)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 74,266 miles
- Test number
- 679416873537
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,260 miles (+2,012)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 65,260 miles
- Test number
- 667770925179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,248 miles (+2,803)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 63,248 miles
- Test number
- 476161884160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,445 miles (+4,640)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 60,445 miles
- Test number
- 839765463102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,805 miles (+7,486)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,805 miles
- Test number
- 688687662106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,319 miles (+7,957)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 48,319 miles
- Test number
- 608106961157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,362 miles (+8,003)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 40,362 miles
- Test number
- 251393950177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,359 miles (+4,925)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 32,359 miles
- Test number
- 243003979403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,434 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 27,434 miles
- Test number
- 723152668136
- AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Questions about LM05 BVW
- Does LM05 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BVW is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BVW?
- The MOT on LM05 BVW is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM05 BVW done?
- LM05 BVW was recorded at 126,520 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 5,552 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BVW has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BVW 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 BVW find?
- LM05 BVW passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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