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AF55 XJG

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

200,772 mi
Last recorded200,772 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XJG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 200,772 miles

***Air suspension had stopped working at time of retest***

Air suspension slow to respond

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear O/S & N/S Body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 200,718 miles

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

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

Air suspension slow to respond

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S & N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear O/S & N/S Body mount prescribed area heavily corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S & N/S (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 194,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Fixing nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 185,512 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 185,511 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Only releases with auto-release (1.1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 178,644 miles

Offside Front Foglight reflector tarnished.

Pass 30 Jan 2019 167,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 159,480 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 150,541 miles

Rear metal brake back plates corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2017 150,503 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front flexible brake pipe insecure not fouling

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear metal brake back plates corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 140,374 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 140,358 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure inner bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 129,635 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seats are folded away at time of test

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of previous overheating

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear seats are folded away at time of test

nearside rear brake disc shows signs of previous overheating

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Jan 2013 96,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 96,600 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear suspension unit dust cover split

Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,779 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 75,128 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 66,225 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 23 Jun 2009 66,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,825 miles

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

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

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

all tyres bald on inner edges

unable to see inner brake pads

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 XJG is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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