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A9 HHF

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

168,721 mi
Last recorded168,721 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 HHF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 168,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BLOWING ON CROSS OVER PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Fuel tank slightly loose TANK GUARD CORRODED (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS AND OS INNER SILLS SOFT BUT NOT THROUGH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR PIPES ONTOP OF CHASSIS CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 162,319 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 148,583 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 148,582 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 135,617 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 120,816 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 120,815 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 124,319 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 124,313 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 120,083 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 120,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,655 miles

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))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 112,655 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sticker nearside swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing housing insecure rear prop centre bearing (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 105,034 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 105,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,175 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 90,584 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,367 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,361 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,630 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 73,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 66,525 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,179 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 39,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A9 HHF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 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 A9 HHF, 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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A9 HHF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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