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AO55 BUF

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,221 mi
Last recorded145,221 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 145,221 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 144,821 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,051 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 135,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 125,733 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 118,665 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,435 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear stop lamp is damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All the tyres are starting to perish and have some cuts in the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 104,136 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 95,690 miles

fuel tank support corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2017 91,067 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Wiper smears slightley

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

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

Suspension fault warning light illuminated

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 91,066 miles

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

Bake pad warning light illuminated

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Sidelight dim

Offside Front Wiper smears slightley

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension fault warning light illuminated

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 81,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 81,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,985 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside front tyre cut off on inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2014 69,479 miles

Centre Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre cut off on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2013 62,143 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 56,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 49,081 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,370 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 34,970 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,049 miles

slight room in both bottom ball joints

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 BUF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AO55 BUF, 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 BUF is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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