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AK56 ZDL

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

152,389 mi
Last recorded152,389 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 ZDL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 152,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 146,880 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2023 143,826 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear slighlty corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2022 140,967 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 137,538 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 137,538 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,435 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 128,387 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,423 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged but still legible

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil level very low

Fail 28 Nov 2018 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front registration plate slightly damaged but still legible

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil level very low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 113,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Play in offside and nearside rack and pinon

Fail 18 Dec 2017 113,556 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Play in offside and nearside rack and pinon

Pass 22 Dec 2016 102,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the outer edge.

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front tyre is feathering on the edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2015 84,199 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 74,723 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 64,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 45,944 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,526 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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AK56 ZDL is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 AK56 ZDL, 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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AK56 ZDL is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 11 January 2007.

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