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AEZ 5205

1998 Land Rover Discovery

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

132,323 mi
Last recorded132,323 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Discovery124,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAEZ 5205
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,323 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 132,310 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,632 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,383 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 118,145 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 118,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 112,506 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 104,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 97,630 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 90,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 81,442 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,250 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 78,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 75,963 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 75,963 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 75,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 75,838 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 72,416 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,707 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 61,832 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 61,832 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,155 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 50,619 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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AEZ 5205 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 124,084 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 AEZ 5205, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AEZ 5205 registered?

AEZ 5205 is a 1998 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for AEZ 5205 shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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