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Land Rover Discovery

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LR05 EFOMOT history

LR05 EFO is a black diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LR05 EFO black 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 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
164,398 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,207 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EFO
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
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EFO was last recorded at 164,398 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,394 miles · 9 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,207 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,398 miles
  • 2025 – 152,273 miles
  • 2024 – 144,894 miles
  • 2023 – 138,298 miles
  • 2022 – 126,888 miles
  • 2021 – 118,749 miles
  • 2020 – 111,672 miles
  • 2019 – 99,059 miles
  • 2018 – 91,397 miles
  • 2017 – 86,505 miles
  • 2016 – 79,703 miles
  • 2015 – 71,359 miles
  • 2014 – 61,485 miles
  • 2013 – 50,456 miles
  • 2012 – 41,241 miles
  • 2011 – 32,726 miles
  • 2010 – 25,381 miles
  • 2009 – 19,063 miles
  • 2008 – 12,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,398 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining cover plate badly corroded and disintegratingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded along entire length - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying along edges (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,398 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    164,398 miles
    Test number
    395623833734
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining cover plate badly corroded and disintegrating
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded along entire length - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying along edges (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail164,394 miles (+12,121)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,394 miles
    Test number
    219055760955
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive vertical movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer boot split - both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rearward bush worn - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank retaining cover plate badly corroded and disintegrating
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded along entire length - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Fraying along edges (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass152,273 miles (+7,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    152,273 miles
    Test number
    688820279936
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Both sides steering arms have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer driveshaft gaiter perishing

  4. Pass144,894 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    144,894 miles
    Test number
    843638028655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail144,894 miles (+6,596)1 dangerous12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,894 miles
    Test number
    976786538131
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass138,298 miles (+262)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,298 miles
    Test number
    342128114062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, tyres have slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail138,036 miles (+11,148)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,036 miles
    Test number
    495233542986
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, tyres have slight wear
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    286758904227
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower corrosion to metal tray protecting fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower corrosion to outer step

  9. Fail126,888 miles (+8,139)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,888 miles
    Test number
    499144692895
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower corrosion to metal tray protecting fuel tank
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower corrosion to outer step

  10. Pass118,749 miles (+7,077)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,749 miles
    Test number
    785091322504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,672 miles (+12,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,672 miles
    Test number
    851942250840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,059 miles (+7,662)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    992828025502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,397 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,397 miles
    Test number
    922687211145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    366026864863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,505 miles (+6,802)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,505 miles
    Test number
    493277698412
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,703 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    79,703 miles
    Test number
    956312358972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,359 miles (+9,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,359 miles
    Test number
    268338515111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,485 miles (+11,029)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    61,485 miles
    Test number
    518139514155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass50,456 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    50,456 miles
    Test number
    996948203174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,241 miles (+8,515)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,241 miles
    Test number
    458751322157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,726 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    246211311458
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail32,726 miles (+7,345)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,726 miles
    Test number
    996521611172
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass25,381 miles (+6,318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    25,381 miles
    Test number
    771096010120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    672347519138
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  25. Fail19,063 miles (+6,318)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,063 miles
    Test number
    690514219146
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass12,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    271274818413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,745 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,745 miles
    Test number
    411264618111
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LR05 EFO

Does LR05 EFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 EFO is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EFO?
The MOT on LR05 EFO is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 EFO done?
LR05 EFO was recorded at 164,398 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 8,207 miles a year.
Has LR05 EFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EFO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 EFO 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 LR05 EFO find?
LR05 EFO passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball joint - both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rearward bush worn - both sides; fuel tank retaining cover plate badly corroded and disintegrating, and 3 more.

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