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AO55 UBK

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,545 mi
Last recorded164,545 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 UBK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 164,545 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 164,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,994 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 139,994 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 115,318 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Side step corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 115,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side step corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 104,005 miles

Offside step corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 103,872 miles

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

Nearside step has slight corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 92,896 miles

play in both steering rods

Pass 31 Oct 2012 81,381 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 69,682 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,500 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 57,500 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,758 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,952 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 UBK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBK, 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 UBK is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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