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AP05 FYM

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Green Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,008 mi
Last recorded200,008 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP05 FYM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 200,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle and components

Pass 1 Nov 2021 192,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 192,028 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Track rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 184,285 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,363 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Fail 24 Oct 2019 176,323 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel arch damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 19 Oct 2018 165,322 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel missing

Pass 25 Oct 2017 153,674 miles

minoe blue smoke on idle

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

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

unable to fully check n/s/r rear seatbelt due to dog cage

Pass 1 Nov 2016 141,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

no access to boot seats /seat belts

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2015 128,745 miles

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 128,745 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear Bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Rack end has slight play

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

No spare wheel

Offside Front Rack end has slight play

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,026 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 116,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn inner edge

both rear tyres worn inner edge

off side rear light lens cracked

Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 107,412 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,508 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 95,508 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 78,832 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 64,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 48,160 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 48,159 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,958 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,558 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,558 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both font tyres slightly worn

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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AP05 FYM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Green with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AP05 FYM, 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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AP05 FYM is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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