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AO55 AJY

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,073 mi
Last recorded182,073 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AJY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 182,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 171,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 161,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 150,699 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 139,415 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2021 139,415 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 131,049 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 121,223 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 109,668 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 109,660 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,156 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Dec 2016 88,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 81,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 70,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,415 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 60,609 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,549 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 48,548 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,618 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,972 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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AO55 AJY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO55 AJY, 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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AO55 AJY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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