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AF10 VTA

2010 Land Rover Discovery

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,533 mi
Last recorded167,533 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Discovery94,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF10 VTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2010
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 167,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 167,533 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 160,594 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 160,146 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened corrosion on arm, marked yellow (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape(marked yellow) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, plus 2 nails in (marked yellow) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 147,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,681 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 137,517 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 137,281 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))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,829 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 114,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 105,020 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension tie rod.

Fail 27 Jul 2018 105,020 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside front and nearside front suspension wishbone rear bushes worn.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension tie rod.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 97,359 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,400 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)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,397 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 70,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2014 59,995 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 59,995 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 45,730 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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AF10 VTA is a 2010 Land Rover Discovery in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 94,035 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 AF10 VTA, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF10 VTA is a 2010 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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