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AO55 DKK

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,069 mi
Last recorded60,069 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DKK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 60,069 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 49,800 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lens cloudy resulting in poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 49,107 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlamps lens deteriorated, resulting in poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front lower arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 48,618 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Large stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both sides inner sills corroding

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,842 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip going opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both sides inner sills corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2021 47,842 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip going opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension components corroded

both sides inner sills corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,880 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension components corroded

chassis corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,943 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all mainly on inner braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all flex hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 46,372 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 chip gone opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 46,372 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 1 chip gone opaque (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 45,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 44,454 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear buses (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

all brake discs corroded on faces

Fail 9 Nov 2016 44,452 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides rear buses (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

all brake discs corroded on faces

both front wipers smear across screen

Pass 18 Nov 2015 43,255 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes weak (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion complete (6.1.A.1)

all suspension components corroding

stone chip in swept area gone opaque

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres deteriorating

front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly weak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 41,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all tyres deteriorating

front lower suspension arms inner bushes slightly weak

Pass 25 Nov 2013 37,860 miles

all tyres starting to perish

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 35,466 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

front and rear suspension lower wishbone inner rear bushes weak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Nov 2012 35,466 miles

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

front and rear suspension lower wishbone inner rear bushes weak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 14 Nov 2011 32,739 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2010 28,609 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,281 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,695 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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AO55 DKK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green 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 AO55 DKK, 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 DKK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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