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AF55 XJK

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

197,652 mi
Last recorded197,652 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 XJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 197,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Lower suspension arm corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension sub frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion both rear inner door sills

Pass 6 Aug 2020 189,417 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 178,636 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 167,152 miles

slight play detected nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Aug 2017 157,414 miles

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

rear suspension arms/subframe corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 149,916 miles

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

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

all tyres wearing inner edges

both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes worn

Pass 24 Jul 2015 135,545 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 135,538 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,668 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 114,757 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 102,089 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 89,700 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 89,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,334 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 77,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 55,533 miles

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

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

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 XJK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XJK, 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 XJK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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