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AD05 DMY

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

220,114 mi
Last recorded220,114 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 DMY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 220,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer sill rusted

Offside Rear rear reflector damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet stuts weak

nearside/offside side steps rusted

Fail 24 Jul 2023 220,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear outer sill rusted

Offside Rear rear reflector damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bonnet stuts weak

nearside/offside side steps rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2022 208,343 miles

Nearside side steps rusted

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 208,343 miles

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

Nearside side steps rusted

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2021 190,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 190,791 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Jul 2020 181,227 miles

Slight play in both inner steering rack end joints.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 173,875 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 165,620 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 153,619 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Aug 2016 142,895 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,860 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 118,958 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 106,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,846 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,953 miles

Slight play in steering rack end joints, not noticed as free-play at steering wheel.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 64,158 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,925 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 34,836 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 DMY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AD05 DMY, 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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AD05 DMY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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