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AD05 DLZ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DLZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 120,563 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 120,557 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 114,501 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 113,305 miles

Fuel tank support slight corrosion

Nearside & offside inner sills slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 111,202 miles

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 14 Oct 2021 111,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 19 May 2021 111,168 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 102,186 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 98,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2018 98,027 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 92,887 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,208 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2mm 235/70R17

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

seats in boot not in use

Fail 10 Jul 2015 77,171 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2mm 235/70R17

n/s door mirror glass missing

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

seats in boot not in use

Pass 3 Jul 2014 69,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

seats in boot not in use

Pass 2 Jul 2013 61,168 miles

slight play in n/s/ steering rackend

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres below 2mm on outer edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre outer edge on legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2013 61,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres below 2mm on outer edges

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/lipped

front and rear inner brake pads wearing thin

n/s/f tyre outer edge on legal limit

oil leak from gearbox

slight play in n/s/ steering rackend

Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 46,386 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,751 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 22 Jun 2009 31,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 23,966 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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AD05 DLZ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AD05 DLZ, 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 AD05 DLZ registered?

AD05 DLZ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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