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AO55 OTU

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,421 mi
Last recorded202,421 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2025 202,421 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 196,924 miles

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))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 196,476 miles

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))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 189,816 miles

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))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 189,815 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,238 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 183,236 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear bushes on the front suspension arms (lower) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 177,883 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 173,384 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 163,625 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 155,533 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2017 147,892 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 141,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 140,958 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 131,509 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,765 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 104,419 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 104,414 miles

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.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,593 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 70,243 miles

unable to carry out full inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,698 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 50,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 30,901 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 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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