MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,421 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear chassis corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
fuel tank outer casing corroded
rear differential mounting bushes split
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front headlight condensated
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside headlight has a build up of condensation
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes on the front suspension arms (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Rear row seats unable to check
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.2.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowed to full inspection
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear row seats unable to check
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both side (2.2.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowed to full inspection
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
NSF & OSF lower wishbone bushes worn & knocking.
OSF flexi brake pipe corrodeing.
OSF wiper blade smeres screen slightly.
Slight play in NSF & OSF steering rack tie rod joints.
Slight play in NSR & OSR upper wishbone bushes.
unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO55 OTU 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 69.6%.
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 OTU, 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 OTU is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 8 November 2005.
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