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A3 AKW

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

182,016 mi
Last recorded182,016 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 AKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 182,016 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 179,154 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 176,422 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 172,693 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 172,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 170,013 miles

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

corrosion underside

Fail 22 Feb 2019 170,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear seat belt buckle cover missing

corrosion underside

Pass 30 Sep 2017 168,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Seat belt stalk damaged but not likely to fail under load

Pass 28 Sep 2016 161,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 161,060 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under trays fitted.

Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,319 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 1 Oct 2014 145,493 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 139,936 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 115,685 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 115,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 93,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 76,969 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,639 miles

ALL TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,707 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 35,558 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 35,558 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A3 AKW 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 76.2%.

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 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 A3 AKW, 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 A3 AKW registered?

A3 AKW is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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