Land Rover Discovery
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc
LM05 BWEMOT history
LM05 BWE is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 4 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 153,199 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 153,199 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 18 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 6,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM05 BWE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Land Rover
- Model
- Discovery
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,720 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM05 BWE was last recorded at 153,199 miles on 11 Sept 2025, 1,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 152,054 miles · 26 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,145 miles
- Average per year
- 6,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 153,199 miles
- 2024 – 152,054 miles
- 2023 – 150,960 miles
- 2022 – 149,285 miles
- 2021 – 144,697 miles
- 2020 – 141,318 miles
- 2019 – 138,480 miles
- 2018 – 134,418 miles
- 2017 – 127,535 miles
- 2016 – 122,531 miles
- 2015 – 117,823 miles
- 2014 – 112,800 miles
- 2013 – 107,003 miles
- 2012 – 102,407 miles
- 2011 – 93,556 miles
- 2010 – 79,073 miles
- 2009 – 61,915 miles
- 2008 – 44,733 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,199 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 29 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,199 miles (+1,145)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 153,199 miles
- Test number
- 744054852904
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass152,054 miles (+1,094)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 152,054 miles
- Test number
- 253407930854
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVairous braking/steering/suspension and under body components corroded
Pass150,960 miles (+1,675)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 150,960 miles
- Test number
- 152499621250
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious braking/steering/suspension/ and under body components corroded
Pass149,285 miles (+4,588)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 149,285 miles
- Test number
- 386318585742
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank metal cover corroded
Pass144,697 miles (+3,379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 144,697 miles
- Test number
- 145574774963
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass141,318 miles (+2,838)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 141,318 miles
- Test number
- 787234784079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,480 miles (+4,062)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 138,480 miles
- Test number
- 938101160065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass134,418 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 134,418 miles
- Test number
- 391006750207
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail134,416 miles (+6,881)1 dangerous11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,416 miles
- Test number
- 565895845867
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,535 miles (+5,004)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 127,535 miles
- Test number
- 932986279649
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded to nsr (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded to osr (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,531 miles (+4,708)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 122,531 miles
- Test number
- 512409388842
- 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)
Pass117,823 miles (+5,023)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 117,823 miles
- Test number
- 687145019045
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,800 miles (+5,797)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 112,800 miles
- Test number
- 198805064254
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass107,003 miles (+4,596)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,003 miles
- Test number
- 327373503230
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass102,407 miles (+8,851)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 102,407 miles
- Test number
- 987925702261
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 93,556 miles
- Test number
- 177107601280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail93,556 miles (+14,483)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,556 miles
- Test number
- 987317001226
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass79,073 miles (+17,158)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 79,073 miles
- Test number
- 210111810230
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,915 miles (+17,182)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 61,915 miles
- Test number
- 500288009217
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass44,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,733 miles
- Test number
- 663661218245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM05 BWE
- Does LM05 BWE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM05 BWE expired on 9 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM05 BWE?
- The MOT on LM05 BWE 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 BWE done?
- LM05 BWE was recorded at 153,199 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2025, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
- Has LM05 BWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM05 BWE has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2018.
- Has the mileage on LM05 BWE 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 BWE find?
- LM05 BWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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