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6 HM

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

75,623 mi
Last recorded75,623 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6 HM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 75,623 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,760 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 73,785 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,920 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 72,091 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 70,849 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,845 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S & N/S - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 69,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,196 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 63,979 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 60,572 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 55,147 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 50,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 46,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 41,357 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 35,599 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 32,041 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 27,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 23,031 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 18,478 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 18,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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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6 HM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 6 HM, 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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6 HM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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