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AP54 HPO

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,413 mi
Last recorded214,413 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 HPO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 214,413 miles

Rear All rear seats/ seat belts not able to be tested due to large items in rear

Fail 11 May 2026 213,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper suspension arm front bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear brake pipe from flexi to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Lower suspension bush badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe from flexi to calliper slightly rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear All rear seats/ seat belts not able to be tested due to large items in rear

Pass 17 Apr 2025 194,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper front bush has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 175,272 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 175,272 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 161,776 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 147,129 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 139,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 130,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,960 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 114,451 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 114,412 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 105,165 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2017 105,083 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Caliper from banjo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Feb 2016 97,523 miles

Front both tyres tread wearing low

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

injuries in windscreen

Fail 16 Feb 2015 89,498 miles

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

injuries in windscreen\all tyres wearing on inner treads\front anti roll bar ball joint seals slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,498 miles

injuries in windscreen\all tyres wearing on inner treads\front anti roll bar ball joint seals slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 69,054 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 58,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 46,017 miles

see checklist 98811

Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,576 miles

SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 14 Mar 2008 35,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,660 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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AP54 HPO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP54 HPO, 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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AP54 HPO is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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