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AC03 LAN

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

184,402 mi
Last recorded184,402 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 LAN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 184,402 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 184,402 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 175,979 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 175,979 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 175,959 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 166,903 miles

Slight leak NS rack gaitor.

Fail 6 Nov 2019 166,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight leak NS rack gaitor.

Pass 1 Nov 2018 151,179 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 143,483 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)

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

surface corrosion to off side inner sill

Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,465 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

255/60/18/112v pirelli scorpion

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

offside inner sill corrodeing

offside side step brackets corroded/ loose

rear chassis corrodeing

strong advisory that both front flexi brake hose ferrules are corrodeing

strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to limit and has a nail in it

Pass 20 Oct 2016 129,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

slight play in near side rear hub bush

Fail 20 Oct 2016 129,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

slight play in near side rear hub bush

Pass 23 Oct 2015 117,950 miles

slight play in near side inner steering rack end

slight play in off side inner steering rack end

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,617 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 92,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on pads appear ok brake reading within limits set

Fail 22 Oct 2013 92,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light on pads appear ok brake reading within limits set

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,024 miles

rear chasis tank cover and brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2011 75,160 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 75,160 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

n/s rear brake pads quite low

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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AC03 LAN 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 55%.

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 AC03 LAN, 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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AC03 LAN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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