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1235 MP

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

118,029 mi
Last recorded118,029 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1235 MP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 118,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 118,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

General corrosion underside of vehicle

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 116,600 miles

Corrosion underside

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,890 miles

Nearside air suspension tank corroded

Offside fuel tank mounts corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Fail 2 Oct 2023 114,889 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside air suspension tank corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fuel tank mounts corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on upper arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 113,170 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose housing corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 113,170 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Body component likely to become detached side step (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose housing corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 111,565 miles

Underside corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 110,397 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 10 Oct 2019 109,292 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose metal support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2019 109,292 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose metal support corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 106,396 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Sep 2017 102,957 miles

brake pipes corroding

free play in steering rack

Fail 21 Sep 2017 102,957 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

brake pipes corroding

free play in steering rack

Pass 8 Oct 2016 99,670 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,083 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 92,083 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,402 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn on inner edges

knock from front suspension

light corrosion various suspension components

Pass 9 Jun 2012 72,804 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 72,804 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2011 64,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 May 2011 64,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension fault indicator light on

very little suspension movement

Fail 19 Jun 2010 57,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

suspension fault indicator light on

very little suspension movement

Pass 26 Feb 2009 47,633 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 47,633 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,703 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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1235 MP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 1235 MP, 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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1235 MP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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