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AF05 FVS

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,155 mi
Last recorded157,155 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FVS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 157,155 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 157,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 153,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper is slightly deterioated

Fail 11 Jun 2015 153,921 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper is slightly deterioated

suspension fault shown on dash

Pass 17 Mar 2014 147,596 miles

windscreen has damage but does not affect view of the road

Pass 2 Jan 2013 134,230 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2013 134,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 126,614 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear reflector broken

Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,485 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 105,278 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jul 2010 105,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,966 miles

front tyres starting to feather out

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,824 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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AF05 FVS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AF05 FVS, 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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What year was AF05 FVS registered?

AF05 FVS is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is AF05 FVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 FVS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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