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9981 VT

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,004 mi
Last recorded63,004 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9981 VT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 63,004 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 59,313 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 56,815 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 53,814 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 51,930 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 50,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 47,370 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 44,476 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 41,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 38,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,250 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 31,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,883 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 27,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 26,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 25,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 22,874 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 20,296 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,439 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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9981 VT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 9981 VT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 9981 VT?

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What year was 9981 VT registered?

9981 VT is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 January 2005.

Is 9981 VT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 9981 VT shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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