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AD54 VLA

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,204 mi
Last recorded244,204 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VLA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 244,204 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

oil leak

rear tyres worn on edges and very close to the limit

Pass 11 Dec 2015 221,869 miles

brake pad wear light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Dec 2015 221,869 miles

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

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

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

brake pad wear light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2014 200,187 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2014 200,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2013 178,705 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 178,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 174,588 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 162,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 143,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 143,722 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 120,886 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 100,919 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 72,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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AD54 VLA is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD54 VLA, 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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AD54 VLA is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 5 February 2005.

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