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AP07 ULE

2007 Land Rover Discovery

Black Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

337,784 mi
Last recorded337,784 miles
Recorded on5 May 2022
Typical for 2007 Land Rover Discovery102,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 ULE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2022 337,784 miles

A coolant pipe has rubbed through on the engine cover and appears to be close to rubbing through.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Multiple small oil leaks/weeps

Nearside and offside rear seat belts are missing their plastic bodies.

Offside front tyre has small splits in it's inner sidewall.

Offside rear wheel arch plastics and mud flap loose but not insecure.

Small chip in windscreen

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also felt through the wheels during front end assessment. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 337,762 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking Damp over common rail. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs have a corroded lip around their edge. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

A coolant pipe has rubbed through on the engine cover and appears to be close to rubbing through.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes are corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Multiple small oil leaks/weeps

Nearside and offside rear seat belts are missing their plastic bodies.

Offside front tyre has small splits in it's inner sidewall.

Offside rear wheel arch plastics and mud flap loose but not insecure.

Small chip in windscreen

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also felt through the wheels during front end assessment. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 326,578 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil on minimum

Fluid leak, but not excessive Injectors damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row Outer casing damaged - works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row Outer casing damaged - works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak - electrical sleeve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 326,578 miles

Coolant level low

Engine oil on minimum

Fluid leak, but not excessive Injectors damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff misting (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row Outer casing damaged - works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row Outer casing damaged - works as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak - electrical sleeve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 326,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row won't release without messing with it (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box sleeve (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak RAD/pipe nsf lower / FBH pump / junction in V ()

Nearside Fluid leak, but not excessive injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper arm (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 317,540 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 302,377 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Recommend re-inspection after 3months or 3,000miles (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Lower Spare wheel HEAVILY damaged inner rim... strongly recommended not to be used

Pass 3 Jun 2017 286,139 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 259,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 218,466 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 183,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 158,812 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 135,808 miles

Play in tow bar swan neck.

Rear seat belt buckle outer casings missing on all second row seat belt buckles.

Slight play in OSF steering rack tie rod joint.

Fail 6 May 2011 135,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in tow bar swan neck.

Rear brake pads getting very low.

Rear seat belt buckle outer casings missing on all second row seat belt buckles.

Pass 20 May 2010 104,614 miles

Centre rear seat belt clip cover missing

slight room in near side front steering tie rod

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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AP07 ULE is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery in Black with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 102,533 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 AP07 ULE, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AP07 ULE is a 2007 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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