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12 MLS

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,156 mi
Last recorded117,156 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 MLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 117,156 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 115,988 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,804 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2023 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Flickering (4.1.4 (a))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2022 112,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 110,838 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 108,166 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 102,551 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 102,498 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 96,679 miles

cut in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,760 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,299 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 88,299 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 86,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 83,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 83,389 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

free play at near side front steering rack end

front tyre treads worn smooth on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2013 78,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,529 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Nov 2011 60,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,477 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

front and rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 41,689 miles

all tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 1 Dec 2008 33,205 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,898 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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12 MLS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 12 MLS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 12 MLS registered?

12 MLS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is 12 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 MLS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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