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AO05 UEP

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

244,578 mi
Last recorded244,578 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 UEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 244,578 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 221,726 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 221,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 200,971 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 180,141 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 180,139 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 165,704 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 165,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 148,359 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 148,359 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

plaese make sure that under side of vehicle is in a cleaner state for test and not full of mud

Pass 19 Mar 2014 130,405 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 116,867 miles

offside rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,973 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Sep 2010 91,656 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 81,828 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,282 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 UEP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEP, 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 UEP is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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