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A6 MAX

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

114,033 mi
Last recorded114,033 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 MAX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 114,033 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 106,080 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 106,050 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 99,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 94,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 89,501 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 84,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 79,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 75,478 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 70,664 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 64,661 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 59,715 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 54,063 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 54,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 48,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 44,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 39,189 miles

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)

Pass 7 May 2011 34,123 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,957 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 23,045 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 17,419 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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A6 MAX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 A6 MAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 MAX registered?

A6 MAX is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is A6 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 MAX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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