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Land Rover Discovery

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,720 cc

LR05 UEFMOT history

LR05 UEF is a silver diesel Land Rover Discovery first used on 29 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 270,297 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2026.

LR05 UEF silver 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 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
270,297 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
12,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 UEF
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
29 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 UEF was last recorded at 270,297 miles on 19 Sept 2026, 14,774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2012: 32,530 miles, lower than 74,664 miles on 3 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
255,523 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,774 miles
Average per year
12,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,297 miles
  • 2025 – 255,523 miles
  • 2024 – 242,368 miles
  • 2023 – 226,553 miles
  • 2022 – 207,395 miles
  • 2021 – 187,489 miles
  • 2020 – 169,703 miles
  • 2019 – 150,644 miles
  • 2018 – 132,206 miles
  • 2017 – 119,691 miles
  • 2016 – 114,884 miles
  • 2015 – 107,907 miles
  • 2014 – 103,274 miles
  • 2013 – 89,561 miles
  • 2012 – 32,530 miles
  • 2011 – 74,664 miles
  • 2010 – 65,593 miles
  • 2009 – 55,432 miles
  • 2008 – 45,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,297 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,297 miles (+14,774)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    270,297 miles
    Test number
    855584349144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass255,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    255,523 miles
    Test number
    881746377616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail255,523 miles (+13,155)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,523 miles
    Test number
    327067389531
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass242,368 miles (+15,815)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    242,368 miles
    Test number
    759529666485
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass226,553 miles (+861)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    226,553 miles
    Test number
    562514494741
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail225,692 miles (+18,297)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,692 miles
    Test number
    197485921594
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass207,395 miles (+19,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    207,395 miles
    Test number
    210815652305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass187,489 miles (+17,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    187,489 miles
    Test number
    962421781598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass169,703 miles (+19,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    169,703 miles
    Test number
    192380974715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass150,644 miles (+18,438)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,644 miles
    Test number
    270567469334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,206 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    132,206 miles
    Test number
    276398931279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail132,205 miles (+12,514)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,205 miles
    Test number
    169460031897
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  13. Pass119,691 miles (+4,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    119,691 miles
    Test number
    844498094356
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass114,884 miles (+6,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,884 miles
    Test number
    873470002225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass107,907 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    107,907 miles
    Test number
    859929785132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass103,274 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    425683704467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,842 miles (+12,281)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    579121814293
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges
    • NoteSuspension warning light staying on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass89,561 miles (+57,031)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    89,561 miles
    Test number
    256924083160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,530 miles (-42,134)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,530 miles
    Test number
    927827902275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,664 miles (+9,071)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,664 miles
    Test number
    567485211296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteYour mot and tax have expiryed its advised not to let your tax or mot to expiryer as your insurance can be void
  21. Pass65,593 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    304765010453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    610160099132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail55,432 miles (+10,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    380540399106
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass45,275 miles (+6,120)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    844568738339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,155 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,155 miles
    Test number
    291811798462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,151 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,151 miles
    Test number
    442609188141
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LR05 UEF

Does LR05 UEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 UEF is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 UEF?
The MOT on LR05 UEF is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 UEF done?
LR05 UEF was recorded at 270,297 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2026, an average of 12,699 miles a year.
Has LR05 UEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 UEF has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 UEF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 UEF find?
LR05 UEF passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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