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AO55 AKN

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

176,021 mi
Last recorded176,021 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 AKN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 176,021 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts n/s and o/s ()

general surface corrosion to underbody/suspension parts

Pass 15 Sep 2023 168,428 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion through out underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 168,425 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general surface corrosion through out underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 156,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills slightly corroded

chassis has general corrosion along its length

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 7 Sep 2022 156,927 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Air suspension lamp illuminated

Both sides front inner tie rods slight play

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipes above rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Airbag dust cover split (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 146,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2021 146,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 136,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 136,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2019 128,141 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 122,935 miles

N/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack has play

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

Nearside Rear Upper arm bushes have slight movement

Offside Front cv boot is misted with grease

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 122,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component insecure of side step (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

N/s/f and o/s/f of steering rack has play

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

Nearside Rear Upper arm bushes have slight movement

Offside Front cv boot is misted with grease

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 116,262 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 116,262 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted

Offside Rear Child seat fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,769 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 111,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,568 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,445 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,862 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2011 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,961 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 54,661 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,305 miles

Slight play in os steering track rod

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,459 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Headlamp beam masks fitted

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 AKN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AKN, 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 AKN is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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