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AF55 OVZ

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,371 mi
Last recorded164,371 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 164,371 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

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

auxiliary belt perished

both rear brake backing plates corroded

steps corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 164,371 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner rack end slight play

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

auxiliary belt perished

both rear brake backing plates corroded

steps corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 160,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 157,448 miles

1,surface corrosion underside attacking components.2 slight pat in steering.3, front axle and n/s rear tyre tread getting low.

Fail 13 Jul 2023 157,446 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working and off side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

1,surface corrosion underside attacking components.2 slight pat in steering.3, front axle and n/s rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 30 May 2022 152,730 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both front arms ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Play in tie rod

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 152,722 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both front arms ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Play in tie rod

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 147,110 miles

1, red surface rust undersine generally. 2, slight wear in steering rack. 3, slight play in rear hubs .4, trim mising o/s door

Pass 9 Jun 2020 142,401 miles

1, o/s front door trim missing . 2, surface rust underside generally. 3, slight play in o/s rear drop link .

Fail 9 Jun 2020 142,401 miles

1, o/s front door trim missing . 2, surface rust underside generally. 3, slight play in o/s rear drop link .

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 136,277 miles

1, front pads getting low and discs showing signs of wear

Pass 7 Jun 2018 127,572 miles

red surface rust underside generally covering components.

Fail 4 Jun 2018 127,560 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to chords , alignment issue . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside and off side front tyres on limit for wear.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

red surface rust underside generally covering components.

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,604 miles

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2016 109,830 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,478 miles

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

soiled underside

Fail 22 Apr 2015 101,476 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in front n/s lower arm rear bush

soiled underside

Pass 24 Apr 2014 92,981 miles

front axle tread getting low

nail in front n/s tyre tread

no spare fitted surface corrosion eveident covering components

slight wear in front n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 82,168 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 52,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,691 miles

front axle tread app limit bars

rear axle tread getting low wearing on inner shoulders

slight play eveident in o/s front suspention arm rear bush

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,713 miles

no spare fitted

rear tread 3-4mm

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,410 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 59,369 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 51,504 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 51,504 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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 OVZ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 AF55 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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