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AB04 OME

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

211,584 mi
Last recorded211,584 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB04 OME
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 211,584 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 211,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Road wheel more than one fixing loose 1 from each (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Apr 2024 211,556 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 195,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both disc covers corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2022 187,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 178,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 169,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 169,429 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 155,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 148,498 miles

n/side rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 136,234 miles

front brakepads on legal limit

Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 119,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 102,817 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads worn to near limits

Fail 10 Sep 2014 102,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front brake pads worn to near limits

Fail 11 Sep 2013 88,290 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 88,290 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 73,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,353 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 50,794 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,794 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2009 40,028 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,773 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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AB04 OME is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AB04 OME, 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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AB04 OME is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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