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AO55 OSV

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,109 mi
Last recorded73,109 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 73,109 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,996 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 70,001 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 62,987 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 57,775 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 54,000 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 53,986 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 47,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 40,379 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 33,143 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 24,951 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 24,917 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 23,002 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 23,002 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 22,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 22,064 miles

fuel tank cover wet with fuel but no leak detected

Pass 11 Oct 2011 20,814 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 20,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 191,152 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,811 miles

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

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 13 Oct 2008 14,777 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 OSV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OSV, 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 OSV is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 15 October 2005.

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