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AF55 XHN

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,350 mi
Last recorded188,350 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 188,350 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 188,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 177,405 miles

stone chip on screen

Pass 13 Sep 2021 174,948 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 171,800 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 168,947 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2018 165,869 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,964 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 155,799 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 146,498 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 146,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,420 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 129,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 124,610 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 124,604 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 80,386 miles

slight play in offside steering rack end .both rear tyres worn on edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 80,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside steering rack end .both rear tyres worn on edges.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 38,138 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,691 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,194 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 31,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 XHN, 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 AF55 XHN registered?

AF55 XHN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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