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A2 FCS

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

164,178 mi
Last recorded164,178 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 FCS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 164,178 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 164,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 158,514 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 151,296 miles

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

Offside Front creak noted from suspension during MOT - unable to determine where from

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2023 151,296 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front creak noted from suspension during MOT - unable to determine where from

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,992 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,710 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 133,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 133,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 128,214 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 128,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Suspension component leaking Air tank (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D - Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Central main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,821 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 112,401 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to cords on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,834 miles

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

Offside Rear air bag protective cover damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,834 miles

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

Offside Rear air bag protective cover damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,406 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,370 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,651 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,915 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Offside front tyre wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2009 26,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 17,284 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A2 FCS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 A2 FCS, 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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A2 FCS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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