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A13 XGP

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

205,439 mi
Last recorded205,439 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 XGP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 205,439 miles

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked/damaged but no effect to light operation or output

Pass 2 Apr 2025 203,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear light lense is cracked but not emitting white light

Pass 25 Mar 2024 193,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 176,349 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 170,115 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slip joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drive shaft through hole area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cross pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Drive shaft through hole area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 160,083 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 145,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 128,904 miles

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

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank carrier corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2018 128,904 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside side step deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

both inner sills corroded

fuel tank carrier corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,366 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 127,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 124,746 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 124,746 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 114,872 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 114,872 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Pads Worn

Centre Prop-Shaft Mounting Excessive Movement

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both nearside tyres worn outside edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 102,814 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both nearside tyres worn outside edge

Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 84,211 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 84,210 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 68,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 56,713 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 38,507 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 24,459 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,401 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A13 XGP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 A13 XGP, 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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A13 XGP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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