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AD05 DNO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,340 mi
Last recorded100,340 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,340 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general under carriage corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2025 99,091 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 97,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 95,551 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,766 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 90,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 87,051 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 81,610 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 78,723 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 76,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,557 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,609 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 67,609 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 59,949 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 52,328 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 52,327 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 39,559 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,401 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 24,008 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 DNO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD05 DNO registered?

AD05 DNO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is AD05 DNO safe to buy?

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