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A10 XNG

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,196 mi
Last recorded229,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 XNG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 229,196 miles

Nearside Rear Air back gaiter deteriorate

Offside Rear Air back gaiter deteriorate

Fail 9 Feb 2024 229,186 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Running board supports (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column top bearing excessively worn Steering column universal joint (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Air back gaiter deteriorate

Nearside Rear Excessive corrosion to brake shoe backing plate

Offside Rear Air back gaiter deteriorate

Offside Rear Excessive corrosion to brake shoe backing plate

Offside Rear Excessive corrosion to brake shoe backing plate

Nearside Excessive corrosion to running board

Pass 3 Jan 2023 220,300 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 213,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 213,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 207,032 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play Centre bearing carrier (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 202,800 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 202,800 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 197,722 miles

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Damaged

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 197,722 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel Rim Damaged

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack Tie Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 192,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 179,429 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 179,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play Steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 159,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2015 159,369 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 139,378 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 118,979 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 81,948 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in n/s track rod end

slight play in n/s/f track rod

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,284 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 55,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A10 XNG is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A10 XNG, 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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A10 XNG is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 August 2005.

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