LAND ROVER DISCOVERY BN05DBV has 29 MOTs

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This 2005 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 187,709 miles 7 months ago on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 11:10.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 6th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BN05DBV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 2026187,709 MI
FAILED25TH SEPTEMBER 2025187,700 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Electronic Parking Brake Control Inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
  7. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH SEPTEMBER 20246TH SEPTEMBER 2025177,445 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Unit Damaged But Not To Excess Both Rear Airbag Outer Dust Covers Split (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Rack Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED4TH SEPTEMBER 2024177,398 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Unit Damaged But Not To Excess Both Rear Airbag Outer Dust Covers Split (5.3.5 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Nail In Tyre
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play Inner Rack Joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  14. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED25TH JULY 202329TH JULY 2024163,491 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All Four Tyres On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Air Bag Covers Damaged
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED25TH JULY 2023163,486 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Top Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge All Four Tyres On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Rear Air Bag Covers Damaged
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED29TH JULY 202229TH JULY 2023151,206 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak At Gearbox
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Cv Boot Split
PASSED30TH JULY 202129TH JULY 2022139,437 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 202026TH OCTOBER 2021133,222 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2020133,214 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Light Lens Broken (tape On Light- Not Showing White Light To Rear)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Inner Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201926TH OCTOBER 2020126,623 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Upper Sticker In Screen Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View
  3. ADVISORY - Reversing Lights Inoperative (pre 1 September 2009)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED15TH OCTOBER 2019126,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked / Damaged (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Inscription Illegible (0.1 (b))
  4. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Upper Sticker In Screen Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View
  7. ADVISORY - Reversing Lights Inoperative (pre 1 September 2009)
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. DANGEROUS - Central Prop Shaft Bearing Housing Likely To Fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  14. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 201826TH OCTOBER 2019118,847 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Center Prop Shaft Mount Deteriorated
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Diff Slightly Damp
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 201726TH OCTOBER 2018112,010 MI
FAILED23RD OCTOBER 2017112,010 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 201626TH OCTOBER 2017103,972 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked Through Length (advise Replacing) (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Propshaft Centre Bearing Bearing Mount Gone Recommend Replacing Soon
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2016103,969 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Delaminated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Cracked Through Length (advise Replacing) (6.3.1d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Cleaning Device Obviously Defective Washer Missing (1.7.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Play In Propshaft Centre Bearing Bearing Mount Gone Recommend Replacing Soon
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 201526TH OCTOBER 201695,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Damage To Nearside Rear Fog Light Lens
  3. ADVISORY - Front Number Plate Cracked / Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Mid Prop Shaft Bearing Mount Defective
  6. ADVISORY - Air Suspension / Ride Height Fault. Light Showing On Dash
FAILED27TH OCTOBER 201595,183 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Damage To Nearside Rear Fog Light Lens
  3. ADVISORY - Front Number Plate Cracked / Damaged
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Mid Prop Shaft Bearing Mount Defective
  6. ADVISORY - Air Suspension / Ride Height Fault. Light Showing On Dash
  7. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED30TH JUNE 20146TH JULY 201584,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Light Lens Broken
  4. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Cracked
FAILED30TH JUNE 201484,210 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Nearside Rear Light Lens Broken
  6. USER ENTERED - Front Number Plate Cracked
PASSED24TH JUNE 20136TH JULY 201476,004 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
FAILED24TH JUNE 201376,004 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Tyre Pressures Soft
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/r Lower Side Light Inop
PASSED28TH JUNE 20126TH JULY 201367,668 MI
PASSED4TH JULY 20116TH JULY 201258,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED28TH JUNE 20106TH JULY 201148,805 MI
PASSED7TH JULY 20096TH JULY 201039,966 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH JULY 200939,966 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED29TH MAY 200828TH MAY 200931,282 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BN05DBV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

BN05DBV MOT Comments

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BN05DBV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 187,709 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,385 miles

BN05DBV FAQs

This Land Rover Discovery with registration BN05DBV was manufactured on Wednesday 23rd March 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 187,709 miles, so this Land Rover has travelled an average of 9,385 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Land Rover Discovery beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BN05DBV has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Land Rover Discovery has had 111 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 8 Minor, 17 Major, 1 Dangerous and 4 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Land Rover Discovery is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BN05DBV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 BN05DBV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BN05DBV Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 14th May 2026 BN05DBV does have Tax. Read more

When does BN05DBV Tax expire?

The current Tax for BN05DBV will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BN05DBV MOT expire?

The current MOT for BN05DBV will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 6th October 2026. Read more

When did BN05DBV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BN05DBV was on Tuesday 7th October 2025 at 11:10. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BN05DBV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BN05DBV we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BN05DBV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for BN05DBV we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BN05DBV?

BN05DBV is registered as a 2005 Land Rover Discovery. Read more

How many miles has BN05DBV done?

The odometer reading for BN05DBV at the last MOT in October 2025 was 187,709 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,385 miles per year. Read more

How old is BN05DBV?

The vehicle BN05DBV was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 23rd March 2005. Read more

What colour is BN05DBV?

The official colour of BN05DBV is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does BN05DBV have?

BN05DBV has a 2.7 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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