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AO55 OSY

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

136,499 mi
Last recorded136,499 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OSY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,499 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 136,499 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 123,088 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 117,386 miles

n/s/r silencer mounting not fully supporting system

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

Fail 7 Oct 2015 117,386 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r silencer mounting not fully supporting system

object removed from drivers view prior to test

slight movement in inner steering rack joints

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,605 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 103,605 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 97,872 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 97,872 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to open tailgate

Pass 7 Sep 2011 92,985 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 81,069 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2010 80,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,985 miles

Front number plate de laminated on number 5.

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Slight play in OSR anti rollbar bush.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 63,981 miles

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

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

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

Front number plate de laminated on number 5.

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Slight play in OSR anti rollbar bush.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 46,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Fail 17 Sep 2008 46,681 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

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 OSY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 OSY, 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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What year was AO55 OSY registered?

AO55 OSY is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is AO55 OSY safe to buy?

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