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2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests47 (34 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate72.3%

Mileage

38,861 mi
Last recorded38,861 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration100 TF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

34 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 38,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 35,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 35,395 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 32,153 miles

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

hdc light on / indicating a suspension fault

Fail 9 May 2024 32,153 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector cracked

hdc light on / indicating a suspension fault

Fail 15 Jan 2024 131,828 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering system excessively rough steering very stiff (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,537 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,820 miles

rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 12 Jan 2023 127,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,010 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arms, front bushes, both sides, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 31,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arms, front bushes, both sides, slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 125,033 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 30,509 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 120,845 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 30,201 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 30,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 116,641 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 28,632 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 112,378 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body has light surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,981 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front most (2.2.B.1f)

light surface corrosion underside

Pass 4 Mar 2017 26,052 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front body mountings corroded

chassis rails corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2016 101,393 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

both front body mountings corroded

chassis rails corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 25,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,633 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 101,379 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 20,061 miles

PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WISHBONE LOWER REAR BUSHES

Pass 23 Jul 2013 98,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F suspension bump stop missing.

Slight noise from N/S/F wheel bearing.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 17,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 94,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 94,283 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f bump stop rubber missing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 15,482 miles

Air bag light on.

Rear pads low.

Fail 25 Feb 2012 15,482 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag light on.

Rear pads low.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 91,010 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 91,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 13,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 84,926 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 11,559 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 77,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 9,790 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 69,823 miles

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2008 69,632 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,470 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 61,694 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 46,103 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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100 TF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 47 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.3%.

Across all 2005 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 108,693 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 100 TF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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100 TF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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