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AJ57 VWM

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,049 mi
Last recorded205,049 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VWM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 205,049 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, chassis/chassis rails, all suspension and all brake components

Pass 26 Jan 2023 194,261 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 194,241 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 181,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to all prescribed arears

Pass 20 Jan 2021 170,733 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis,suspension and brake components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 170,711 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,chassis,suspension and brake components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 165,451 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 165,451 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 162,668 miles

Central Rear seat belt clasps plastic cover is missing

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 162,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear seat belt clasps plastic cover is missing

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 158,985 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 158,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 143,321 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 118,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 118,816 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe loose (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 92,837 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 92,837 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 86,256 miles

eml on

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,901 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,901 miles

Offside Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,482 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,240 miles

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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AJ57 VWM is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 AJ57 VWM, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ57 VWM is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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