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A2 NEM

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

261,938 mi
Last recorded261,938 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 261,938 miles

Central prop doughnut heavily perished/ deteriorating

n/s/f wishbone ball joint has slight lift/ wear

o/s/f wishbone ball joint boot perished/ deteriorating

slight grab/ bind to n/s/f brake

Pass 10 Feb 2025 261,296 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated centre prop donut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

n/s/f lower swivel ball joint slight wear

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

o/s/f lower swivel ball joint boot perished

Pass 5 Feb 2024 260,116 miles

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre doughnut perishing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner cv boot perishing

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

sticker in window but not affecting drivers view

wipers slight smeary

Pass 30 Jan 2023 259,411 miles

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

Fail 30 Jan 2023 259,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases refitted , replaced seized clamp (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f inner cv boot perished

Pass 16 Feb 2022 258,464 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 258,462 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 256,424 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s lower swivels slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 253,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 248,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 240,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 216,586 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 202,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 187,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 165,471 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 149,289 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 132,179 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 113,589 miles

both front brake discs worn thin near limit

both front tyres worn on inside edge close to limit

Pass 12 Feb 2010 99,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,808 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 61,339 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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A2 NEM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A2 NEM, 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 A2 NEM registered?

A2 NEM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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