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15 SJG

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

185,952 mi
Last recorded185,952 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration15 SJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 185,952 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 184,906 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 184,180 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 182,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 178,726 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear prop centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s outer sills unable to inspect fully due to covers and steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))

manufacture covers fitted

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2019 174,044 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 167,803 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,433 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2016 155,312 miles

Rear anteroll linkage slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,364 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 130,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,768 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 75,907 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 75,907 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 62,721 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 58,774 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 49,453 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 37,289 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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15 SJG is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 15 SJG, 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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What year was 15 SJG registered?

15 SJG is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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