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A5 NVO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,092 mi
Last recorded182,092 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 NVO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 182,092 miles

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

battery light on

vehicle corroded underneath

Fail 21 Aug 2021 182,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bush bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bottom hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle underneath corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 169,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive corroded jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 169,612 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing obstructed (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 157,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 151,425 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 151,302 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 145,030 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2016 142,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 142,533 miles

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 140,620 miles

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

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 4 Apr 2014 140,620 miles

n/s/r brake slightly sticking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 127,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

side windows excess tints

Fail 22 Mar 2013 127,475 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

side windows excess tints

Pass 21 Mar 2012 111,188 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 111,187 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,059 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 92,059 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 84,091 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2009 74,174 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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A5 NVO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A5 NVO, 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 A5 NVO registered?

A5 NVO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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