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AO05 UDW

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,948 mi
Last recorded162,948 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UDW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 162,948 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 159,678 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion around chassis and suspension components

Pass 2 Feb 2019 129,498 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,543 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 120,481 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 120,481 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 119,585 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 119,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding flexible (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,695 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 17,361 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,362 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 114,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 113,268 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 111,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 109,197 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,222 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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AO05 UDW is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO05 UDW, 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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AO05 UDW is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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