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A18 YYE

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,662 mi
Last recorded122,662 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 122,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,824 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 110,360 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 110,352 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,934 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 82,615 miles

NSF Spot light glass cracked

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 82,615 miles

NSF Spot light glass cracked

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,979 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 55,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 37,408 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 YYE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 A18 YYE, 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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What year was A18 YYE registered?

A18 YYE is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is A18 YYE safe to buy?

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