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AO05 UEA

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

101,197 mi
Last recorded101,197 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,197 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 97,394 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 92,740 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,778 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2021 88,276 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,563 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2020 87,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just passed mot test (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear wiper blade split

seats in rear folded down at time of test seat belts not properly inspected

Pass 3 Sep 2018 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 82,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,479 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 74,473 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside and nearside front to rear at plastic holding clips over rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high After main beam used aim stays high until back of lamp unit tapped (1.8)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 66,424 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)

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

inner number plate light lens cover missing

Fail 19 Aug 2016 66,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

inner number plate light lens cover missing

Fail 30 Jul 2015 54,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2015 54,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,796 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 42,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,443 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 285,165 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 15,467 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,870 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 UEA 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 78.3%.

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 AO05 UEA, 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 UEA is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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