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Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LM05 BWCMOT history

LM05 BWC is a grey diesel Land Rover Range Rover Sport first used on 12 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2025.

LM05 BWC grey Land Rover Range Rover Sport – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Range Rover Sport, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Oct 2026
Mileage
179,970 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Range Rover Sport
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,720 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BWC was last recorded at 179,970 miles on 10 Oct 2025, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,936 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
8,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,970 miles
  • 2024 – 173,164 miles
  • 2023 – 169,790 miles
  • 2022 – 166,502 miles
  • 2021 – 159,065 miles
  • 2020 – 149,583 miles
  • 2019 – 140,655 miles
  • 2018 – 131,983 miles
  • 2017 – 126,581 miles
  • 2016 – 119,890 miles
  • 2015 – 111,951 miles
  • 2014 – 104,174 miles
  • 2013 – 95,540 miles
  • 2012 – 86,614 miles
  • 2011 – 75,442 miles
  • 2010 – 65,800 miles
  • 2009 – 51,179 miles
  • 2008 – 35,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,970 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above back axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,970 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    179,970 miles
    Test number
    998173754205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above back axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,936 miles (+6,772)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,936 miles
    Test number
    441549426399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above back axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass173,164 miles (+3,374)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,164 miles
    Test number
    615114187844
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody/steps and fuel tank cover (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass169,790 miles (+3,288)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    169,790 miles
    Test number
    295342121960
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass166,502 miles (+7,437)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,502 miles
    Test number
    812502793823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass159,065 miles (+9,482)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    159,065 miles
    Test number
    741426596376
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass149,583 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    149,583 miles
    Test number
    597981271104
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail149,583 miles (+8,928)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,583 miles
    Test number
    497231846693
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass140,655 miles (+8,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    140,655 miles
    Test number
    928158842315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass131,983 miles (+5,402)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,983 miles
    Test number
    616688902091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play has slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass126,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    428908465901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail126,581 miles (+6,691)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,581 miles
    Test number
    557315510642
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass119,890 miles (+7,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    119,890 miles
    Test number
    559915926436
    • AdvisoryPlay detected in steering rack inner joints

  14. Pass111,951 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    256353745479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,951 miles (+7,777)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,951 miles
    Test number
    479173645150
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass104,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    367539044131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail104,174 miles (+8,634)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,174 miles
    Test number
    447998644139
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass95,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    157946333126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail95,540 miles (+8,926)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,540 miles
    Test number
    855695033125
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass86,614 miles (+11,172)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,614 miles
    Test number
    299940042407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,442 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    675301051161
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre wall has a small cut
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall has a small cut

  22. Fail75,442 miles (+9,642)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,442 miles
    Test number
    807701551169
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front outer tyre wall has a small cut
    • NoteOffside front inner tyre wall has a small cut

  23. Fail65,800 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    593886160255
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear discs lipped
    • NoteRear pads starting to look thin

  24. Pass65,800 miles (+14,621)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,800 miles
    Test number
    872516260267
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on inner and outer edges
    • NoteRear discs lipped
    • NoteRear pads starting to look thin

  25. Pass51,179 miles (+16,045)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    344564959483
    • NoteN/S Front Tyre Inner sidewall Slight Cut, But No Cords Exposed.
    • NoteN/S Rear tyre Outer Sidewall Slight Cut But No Cords exposed.

  26. Fail35,134 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    160326858256
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass35,134 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,134 miles
    Test number
    870216958284
    • 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)

Questions about LM05 BWC

Does LM05 BWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 BWC expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BWC?
The MOT on LM05 BWC expired on 9 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 BWC done?
LM05 BWC was recorded at 179,970 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2025, an average of 8,482 miles a year.
Has LM05 BWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BWC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM05 BWC 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 BWC find?
LM05 BWC passed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes above back axle slightly corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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