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2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,171 mi
Last recorded174,171 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 NBP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 174,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

tank guard corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 174,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

tank guard corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 168,558 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside rear and central rear seat belt buckle casings missing

Fail 14 Mar 2025 168,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front to rear brake pipes corroded/greased

fuel tank guard corroded

offside front tyre on the legal limit

offside rear and central rear seat belt buckle casings missing

Pass 7 Sep 2023 162,009 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 31 Aug 2023 162,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 8 Aug 2022 160,040 miles

all tyres cracking

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded/greased

nearside rear seat belt buckle casing missing

Pass 11 May 2021 156,041 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

interior mirror detatched

nearside rear seat belt buckle deteriorated, still functioning at time of test

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Aug 2019 152,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 145,930 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 145,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,050 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery not clamped down but not likely to tip or spill

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing but functioning at time of test

Fail 29 Jul 2016 135,022 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

battery not clamped down but not likely to tip or spill

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside rear seat belt clasp cover missing but functioning at time of test

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and cracking in tread

Pass 1 Jun 2015 127,429 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,523 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,955 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 94,264 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 72,450 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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900 NBP 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 75%.

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 900 NBP, 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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900 NBP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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