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A21 NKC

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

246,292 mi
Last recorded246,292 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 NKC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2023 246,292 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 240,758 miles

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

Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 236,978 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 236,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 234,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 231,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 231,653 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 228,316 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 228,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 222,809 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 222,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 217,865 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 208,497 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre pressures low

Fail 8 Dec 2014 208,497 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front and nearside rear tyre pressures low

Pass 21 Nov 2013 182,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers over door sills

Fail 12 Nov 2013 182,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

covers over door sills

front brake pads look low

rear brake pads look low

Fail 12 Nov 2012 164,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 164,128 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 135,239 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

movrmrnt in steering rack inner ball joints

nearside rear tyre cut in side wall on inside

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 10 Jun 2010 108,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

engine oil level low mark

movement in offside steering rack inner balljoint

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2010 108,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

engine oil level low mark

movement in offside steering rack inner balljoint

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 82,527 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2008 68,005 miles

both number plates starting to fade

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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A21 NKC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A21 NKC, 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 A21 NKC registered?

A21 NKC is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is A21 NKC safe to buy?

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