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AF05 FZD

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

165,259 mi
Last recorded165,259 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FZD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 165,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 158,728 miles

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

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

muddy under side

slight corrosion to both rear lower arms

under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring components

vehicle underside under sealed/wax oiled

Pass 27 Sep 2023 154,539 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 154,539 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2022 147,693 miles

sill covers fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2021 140,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 134,294 miles

Chassis and suspension very rusty

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering rack inner joints have some play

Fail 30 Sep 2020 134,294 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested Pipes burst (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged Rear rear seat (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Upper (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis and suspension components extremely rusty

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 131,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 131,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 128,030 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both over rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both over rear suspension (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

engine covers fitted covering components

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 1 Mar 2016 122,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 113,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,682 miles

engine or gearbox leaking oil

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 98,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 91,601 miles

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)

front to rear and rear steel brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 81,313 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 69,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 69,851 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,010 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 FZD is a 2005 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 72%.

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 FZD, 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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AF05 FZD is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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