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A18 NVR

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

218,970 mi
Last recorded218,970 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NVR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 218,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack window screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 218,933 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front crack window screen

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Apr 2018 211,816 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 211,816 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 204,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 195,175 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 192,678 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 183,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 172,657 miles

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre closeto limit on edge

Fail 1 Oct 2013 172,657 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edge

o/s/r tyre closeto limit on edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 163,923 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)

n/s/r and o/s/r most seats folded down seat belt/seat not checked

Pass 20 Oct 2011 153,911 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2011 153,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 139,938 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 139,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 123,715 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 123,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 85,092 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 85,092 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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A18 NVR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 A18 NVR, 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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A18 NVR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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