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AF55 AZR

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,560 mi
Last recorded185,560 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AZR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 185,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 179,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Under shields fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2023 168,830 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,948 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 148,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 6/7 seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 148,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/6018 112V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/6018 112V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/6018 112V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/6018 112V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed 6/7 seat (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft/Diff seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 140,404 miles

Coolant below min.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F Frayed and damaged N/S/R and N/S/R frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 140,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant below min.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed O/S/F Frayed and damaged N/S/R and N/S/R frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 129,719 miles

Botth inner sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in o/s n/s ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab step under step corroded

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s o/s ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,831 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front noise/roughness from wheel bearing

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

boot full, seats not fitted. seatbelts not tested

Fail 23 Feb 2018 122,831 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

Nearside Front noise/roughness from wheel bearing

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

boot full, seats not fitted. seatbelts not tested

Pass 6 Feb 2017 113,907 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner shoulder

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

both inner sills are corroded

movement/wear in steering

nsf suspension arm bush needs refitting

rearest seats not fitted, belts not tested

Pass 18 Feb 2016 105,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to rubbing on mounting brackets (2.4.G.2)

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

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

free play in steering

surface corrosion to inner sills

Fail 13 Feb 2016 105,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement close to rubbing on mounting brackets (2.4.G.2)

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

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

free play in steering

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,253 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracking to sidewalls

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

unable to carry out full checks to nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts due to fitment of childseats

Pass 19 Dec 2012 81,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 74,468 miles

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

suspension system fault warning in dash

Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,452 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,452 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,246 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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AF55 AZR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AF55 AZR, 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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AF55 AZR is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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