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ADV 685X

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

157,400 mi
Last recorded157,400 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADV 685X
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 157,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2025 157,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 152,945 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 152,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,558 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 139,909 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 139,907 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))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,846 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 130,477 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 126,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 116,572 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 108,176 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2017 96,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 96,613 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 87,858 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 87,800 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 87,763 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

engine management light on

engine oil on min

Fail 3 Dec 2014 80,747 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,747 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 71,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 58,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,829 miles

Advise O/S/F side ligfht is getting dim

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 Sep 2010 33,341 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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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ADV 685X is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 ADV 685X, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ADV 685X is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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