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850 NYB

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,745 mi
Last recorded147,745 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration850 NYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 147,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 136,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 125,613 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 116,993 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 108,855 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 101,419 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 93,453 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2019 93,353 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,087 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 83,683 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 May 2018 83,681 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,667 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 69,784 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre has slight cut in inner tread

rear tyres wearing to inner edges

Pass 16 Oct 2014 58,036 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,737 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,277 miles

there is a lound clonk knocking noise from offside front suspention whern braking unable to find any worn bushes ball joints etc

Pass 5 Oct 2011 20,376 miles

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2011 20,374 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,689 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 8,843 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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850 NYB is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 850 NYB, 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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850 NYB is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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