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539 HOO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

259,281 mi
Last recorded259,281 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration539 HOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 259,281 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 250,024 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 240,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 232,394 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 224,630 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 215,795 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 202,716 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 188,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 174,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 160,660 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 143,707 miles

Nearside Inner steering rack end joint has slight play

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 128,457 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 112,206 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 81,505 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2010 80,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 63,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,618 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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539 HOO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 539 HOO, 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 539 HOO registered?

539 HOO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is 539 HOO safe to buy?

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