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AP54 LVL

2005 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2720cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,607 mi
Last recorded119,607 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Land Rover Discovery108,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 LVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,720cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 119,607 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

fuel tank support panel corroding

Fail 22 Jan 2025 119,606 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

fuel tank support panel corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,048 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 14 Dec 2023 117,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 113,870 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 113,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 109,101 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 109,101 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rubber (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 103,000 miles

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,376 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 90,372 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroding.

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 11 Dec 2017 83,481 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 11 Dec 2017 83,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,634 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear seatbelt.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

items removed from drivers vision prior to test.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,444 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 7 Dec 2015 69,437 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt.

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 19 Dec 2014 63,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn to just over 2mm.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 63,095 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front tyres worn to just over 2mm.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 57,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,262 miles

Play in steering rack.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 51,262 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 45,252 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 35,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 26,920 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Slight play in NSF & OSF steering rack tie rod joints.

Fail 8 Jan 2010 26,920 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to de laminate.

Slight play in NSF & OSF steering rack tie rod joints.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 18,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 11,426 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 LVL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,720cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AP54 LVL, 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 LVL is a 2005 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 18 January 2005.

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